Adobe (ADBE) 10-Q 25 Mar 15 2015 Q1 Quarterly report Financial data

Document_and_Entity_Informatio

Document and Entity Information	3 Months Ended
	Feb. 27, 2015	Mar. 20, 2015
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]
Entity Registrant Name	ADOBE SYSTEMS INC
Entity Central Index Key	796343
Document Type	10-Q
Document Period End Date	27-Feb-15
Amendment Flag	FALSE
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2015
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q1
Current Fiscal Year End Date	-16
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	Yes
Entity Voluntary Filers	No
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		500,269,100

Condensed_Consolidated_Balance

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited) (USD $)	Feb. 27, 2015	Nov. 28, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$712,884	$1,117,400	[1]
Short-term investments	2,463,936	2,622,091	[1]
Trade receivables, net of allowances for doubtful accounts of $7,201 and $7,867, respectively	532,427	591,800	[1]
Deferred income taxes	60,470	95,279	[1]
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	202,442	175,758	[1]
Total current assets	3,972,159	4,602,328	[1]
Property and equipment, net	784,314	785,123	[1]
Goodwill	5,396,174	4,721,962	[1]
Purchased and other intangibles, net	629,317	469,662	[1]
Investment in lease receivable	80,439	80,439	[1]
Other assets	146,019	126,315	[1]
Total assets	11,008,422	10,785,829	[1]
Current liabilities:
Trade payables	71,670	68,377	[1]
Accrued expenses	564,211	683,866	[1]
Debt and capital lease obligations	64	603,229	[1]
Accrued restructuring	2,580	17,120	[1]
Income taxes payable	19,934	23,920	[1]
Deferred revenue	1,129,701	1,097,923	[1]
Total current liabilities	1,788,160	2,494,435	[1]
Long-term liabilities:
Debt	1,901,554	911,086	[1]
Deferred revenue	53,568	57,401	[1]
Accrued restructuring	4,495	5,194	[1]
Income taxes payable	245,063	125,746	[1]
Deferred income taxes	348,644	342,315	[1]
Other liabilities	77,918	73,747	[1]
Total liabilities	4,419,402	4,009,924	[1]
Stockholders' equity:
Preferred stock, $0.0001 par value; 2,000 shares authorized, none issued	0	0	[1]
Common stock, $0.0001 par value; 900,000 shares authorized; 600,834 shares issued; 500,048 and 497,484 shares outstanding, respectively	61	61	[1]
Additional paid-in-capital	3,897,838	3,778,495	[1]
Retained earnings	6,756,803	6,924,294
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	-103,810	-8,094	[1]
Treasury stock, at cost (100,786 and 103,350 shares, respectively), net of reissuances	-3,961,872	-3,918,851	[1]
Total stockholders' equity	6,589,020	6,775,905	[1]
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	$11,008,422	$10,785,829	[1]
[1]	The Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet as of November 28, 2014 has been derived from the audited Consolidated Financial Statements at that date but does not include all of the information and footnotes required by generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements.

Condensed_Consolidated_Balance1

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited) (Parenthetical) (USD $)	Feb. 27, 2015	Nov. 28, 2014
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified
Current assets:
Allowances for doubtful accounts	$7,201	$7,867
Stockholders' equity:
Preferred stock, par value	$0.00	$0.00
Preferred stock, shares authorized	2,000	2,000
Preferred stock, shares issued	0	0
Common stock, par value	$0.00	$0.00
Common stock, shares authorized	900,000	900,000
Common stock, shares issued	600,834	600,834
Common stock, shares outstanding	500,048	497,484
Treasury stock, shares	100,786	103,350

Condensed_Consolidated_Stateme

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income (Unaudited) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Feb. 27, 2015	Feb. 28, 2014
Revenue:
Subscription	$713,442	$423,563
Products	290,774	471,454
Services and support	104,965	105,103
Total revenue	1,109,181	1,000,120
Cost of revenue:
Subscription	95,527	76,732
Products	19,703	27,498
Services and support	51,568	44,279
Total cost of revenue	166,798	148,509
Gross profit	942,383	851,611
Operating expenses:
Research and development	215,509	209,525
Sales and marketing	392,741	410,141
General and administrative	145,081	138,984
Restructuring and other charges	1,755	663
Amortization of purchased intangibles	14,272	13,552
Total operating expenses	769,358	772,865
Operating income	173,025	78,746
Non-operating income (expense):
Interest and other income (expense), net	3,338	3,145
Interest expense	-14,545	-16,590
Investment gains (losses), net	1,430	-409
Total non-operating income (expense), net	-9,777	-13,854
Income before income taxes	163,248	64,892
Provision for income taxes	78,360	17,846
Net income	$84,888	$47,046
Basic net income per share	$0.17	$0.09
Shares used to compute basic net income per share	498,754	496,948
Diluted net income per share	$0.17	$0.09
Shares used to compute diluted net income per share	507,526	508,340

Condensed_Consolidated_Stateme1

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Feb. 27, 2015		Feb. 28, 2014
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net Income	$84,888		$47,046
Available-for-sale securities:
Unrealized gains / losses on available-for-sale securities	-817		1,510
Reclassification adjustment for gains / losses on available-for-sale securities recognized	-927	[1]	-637
Net increase (decrease) from available-for-sale securities	-1,744		873
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments:
Unrealized gains / losses on derivative instruments	12,296		-29
Reclassification adjustment for gains / losses on derivative instruments recognized	-23,712	[2]	-2,798
Net increase (decrease) from derivatives designated as hedging instruments	-11,416		-2,827
Foreign currency translation adjustments	-82,556		12,443
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of taxes	-95,716		10,489
Total comprehensive income (loss), net of taxes	($10,828)		$57,535
[1]	Reclassification adjustments for gains / losses on available-for-sale securities are classified in interest and other income (expense), net.
[2]	Reclassification adjustments for loss on the interest rate lock agreement and gains / losses on other derivative instruments are classified in interest and other income (expense), net and revenue, respectively.

Condensed_Consolidated_Stateme2

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Feb. 27, 2015		Feb. 28, 2014
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income	$84,888		$47,046
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation, amortization and accretion	79,635		77,636
Stock-based compensation	84,208		82,788
Deferred income taxes	4,879		-3,341
Unrealized gains on investments	-9,687		975
Tax Benefit Realized from Exercise of Stock Options	33,584		-38
Other non-cash items	-1,241		-681
Excess Tax Benefit from Share-based Compensation, Operating Activities	-33,599		0
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of acquired assets and assumed liabilities:
Trade receivables, net	62,058		90,492
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	-23,912		-43,559
Trade payables	1,368		2,412
Accrued expenses	-125,281		-60,140
Accrued restructuring	-14,539		-528
Income taxes payable	21,610		6,336
Deferred revenue	19,044		52,275
Net cash provided by operating activities	183,015		251,673
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchases of short-term investments	-318,938		-377,598
Maturities of short-term investments	88,729		46,120
Proceeds from sales of short-term investments	382,611		269,732
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired	-800,342		0
Purchases of property and equipment	-35,546		-29,393
Purchases of long-term investments and other assets	-16,031		-4,062
Proceeds from sale of long-term investments	1,146		779
Net cash used for investing activities	-698,371		-94,422
Cash flows from financing activities:
Purchases of treasury stock	-200,000		-200,000
Proceeds from issuance of treasury stock	56,320		189,804
Cost of issuance of treasury stock	-150,017		-243,580
Excess Tax Benefit from Share-based Compensation, Financing Activities	33,599		0
Proceeds from debt and capital lease obligations	989,280		0
Repayment of debt and capital lease obligations	-602,189		-4,433
Debt issuance costs	-7,718		0
Net cash (used for) provided by financing activities	119,275		-258,209
Effect of foreign currency exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents	-8,435		318
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents	-404,516		-100,640
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	1,117,400	[1]	834,556
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	712,884		733,916
Supplemental disclosures:
Cash paid for income taxes, net of refunds	5,994		16,401
Cash paid for interest	$16,885		$31,740
[1]	The Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet as of November 28, 2014 has been derived from the audited Consolidated Financial Statements at that date but does not include all of the information and footnotes required by generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements.

Basis_of_Presentation_and_Summ

Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	3 Months Ended
	Feb. 27, 2015
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block]	BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
	We have prepared the accompanying unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). Pursuant to these rules and regulations, we have condensed or omitted certain information and footnote disclosures we normally include in our annual Consolidated Financial Statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”). In management’s opinion, we have made all adjustments (consisting only of normal, recurring adjustments, except as otherwise indicated) necessary to fairly present our financial position, results of operations and cash flows. Our interim period operating results do not necessarily indicate the results that may be expected for any other interim period or for the full fiscal year. These financial statements and accompanying notes should be read in conjunction with the Consolidated Financial Statements and notes thereto in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended November 28, 2014 on file with the SEC (our “Annual Report”).
	There have been no material changes to our significant accounting policies as compared to the significant accounting policies described in our Annual Report.
	Recent Accounting Pronouncements Not Yet Effective
	On May 28, 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, requiring an entity to recognize the amount of revenue to which it expects to be entitled for the transfer of promised goods or services to customers. The updated standard will replace most existing revenue recognition guidance in U.S. GAAP when it becomes effective and permits the use of either the retrospective or cumulative effect transition method. Early adoption is not permitted. The updated standard is expected to become effective for us in the first quarter of fiscal 2018. We have not yet selected a transition method and we are currently evaluating the effect that the updated standard will have on our consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.
	With the exception of the new revenue standard discussed above, there have been no other recent accounting pronouncements or changes in accounting pronouncements during the three months ended February 27, 2015, as compared to the recent accounting pronouncements described in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended November 28, 2014, that are of significance or potential significance to us.

Acquisitions

Acquisitions	3 Months Ended
	Feb. 27, 2015
Business Combinations [Abstract]
ACQUISITIONS	ACQUISITIONS
	On January 27, 2015, we completed our acquisition of privately held Fotolia, a leading marketplace for royalty-free photos, images, graphics and HD videos. During the first quarter of fiscal 2015, we began integrating Fotolia into our Digital Media reportable segment.
	Under the acquisition method of accounting, the total preliminary purchase price was allocated to Fotolia's net tangible and intangible assets based upon their estimated fair values as of January 27, 2015. The total preliminary purchase price for Fotolia was $806.8 million of which $743.9 million was allocated to goodwill that was non-deductible for tax purposes, $209.2 million to identifiable intangible assets and $146.3 million to net liabilities assumed. The fair values assigned to assets acquired and liabilities assumed are based on management’s best estimates and assumptions as of the reporting date and are considered preliminary pending finalization of valuation analyses pertaining to intangible assets assumed, liabilities assumed, equity awards assumed and tax liabilities assumed including calculation of deferred tax assets and liabilities. The impact of this acquisition was not material to our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

Cash_Cash_Equivalents_and_Shor

Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments	3 Months Ended
	Feb. 27, 2015
Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Short-term Investments [Abstract]
CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS AND SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS	CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS AND SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS
	Cash equivalents consist of instruments with remaining maturities of three months or less at the date of purchase. We classify all of our cash equivalents and short-term investments as “available-for-sale.” In general, these investments are free of trading restrictions. We carry these investments at fair value, based on quoted market prices or other readily available market information. Unrealized gains and losses, net of taxes, are included in accumulated other comprehensive income, which is reflected as a separate component of stockholders’ equity in our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. Gains and losses are recognized when realized in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income. When we have determined that an other-than-temporary decline in fair value has occurred, the amount of the decline that is related to a credit loss is recognized in income. Gains and losses are determined using the specific identification method.
	Cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments consisted of the following as of February 27, 2015 (in thousands):
		Amortized		Unrealized			Unrealized			Estimated
		Cost		Gains			Losses			Fair Value
	Current assets:
	Cash	$	196,164	$	—		$	—		$	196,164
	Cash equivalents:
	Money market mutual funds	507,132		—			—			507,132
	Time deposits	9,588		—			—			9,588
	Total cash equivalents	516,720		—			—			516,720
	Total cash and cash equivalents	712,884		—			—			712,884
	Short-term fixed income securities:
	Corporate bonds and commercial paper	1,531,568		5,586			(822		)	1,536,332
	Asset-backed securities	42,831		28			(8		)	42,851
	Municipal securities	169,711		345			(11		)	170,045
	U.S. agency securities	355,811		608			(83		)	356,336
	U.S. Treasury securities	358,063		404			(95		)	358,372
	Total short-term investments	2,457,984		6,971			(1,019		)	2,463,936
	Total cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments	$	3,170,868	$	6,971		$	(1,019	)	$	3,176,820
	Cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments consisted of the following as of November 28, 2014 (in thousands):
		Amortized		Unrealized			Unrealized			Estimated
		Cost		Gains			Losses			Fair Value
	Current assets:
	Cash	$	348,283	$	—		$	—		$	348,283
	Cash equivalents:
	Money market mutual funds	705,978		—			—			705,978
	Time deposits	63,139		—			—			63,139
	Total cash equivalents	769,117		—			—			769,117
	Total cash and cash equivalents	1,117,400		—			—			1,117,400
	Short-term fixed income securities:
	Corporate bonds and commercial paper	1,514,632		5,253			(509		)	1,519,376
	Foreign government securities	4,499		12			—			4,511
	Municipal securities	174,775		438			(12		)	175,201
	U.S. agency securities	497,154		1,295			(64		)	498,385
	U.S. Treasury securities	423,075		1,080			(28		)	424,127
	Subtotal	2,614,135		8,078			(613		)	2,621,600
	Marketable equity securities	153		338			—			491
	Total short-term investments	2,614,288		8,416			(613		)	2,622,091
	Total cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments	$	3,731,688	$	8,416		$	(613	)	$	3,739,491
	See Note 4 for further information regarding the fair value of our financial instruments.
	The following table summarizes the fair value and gross unrealized losses related to available-for-sale securities, aggregated by investment category, that have been in an unrealized loss position for less than twelve months, as of February 27, 2015 and November 28, 2014 (in thousands):
		2015					2014
		Fair		Gross			Fair			Gross
		Value		Unrealized			Value			Unrealized
				Losses						Losses
	Corporate bonds and commercial paper	$	370,130	$	(762	)	$	291,890		$	(443	)
	Municipal securities	17,313		(11		)	21,759			(12		)
	U.S. Treasury and agency securities	185,524		(173		)	43,507			(64		)
	Asset-backed securities	12,550		(8		)	—			—
	Total	$	585,517	$	(954	)	$	357,156		$	(519	)
	There were 287 securities and 213 securities in an unrealized loss position for less than twelve months at February 27, 2015 and at November 28, 2014, respectively.
	The following table summarizes the fair value and gross unrealized losses related to available-for-sale securities, aggregated by investment category, that were in a continuous unrealized loss position for more than twelve months, as of February 27, 2015 and November 28, 2014 (in thousands):
		2015					2014
		Fair		Gross			Fair			Gross
		Value		Unrealized			Value			Unrealized
				Losses						Losses
	Corporate bonds and commercial paper	$	6,890	$	(60	)	$	8,636		$	(66	)
	U.S. Treasury and agency securities	648		(5		)	5,884			(28		)
	Total	$	7,538	$	(65	)	$	14,520		$	(94	)
	As of February 27, 2015, there were five securities in an unrealized loss position for more than twelve months. As of November 28, 2014, there were eight securities in an unrealized loss position for more than twelve months.
	The following table summarizes the cost and estimated fair value of short-term fixed income securities classified as short-term investments based on stated effective maturities as of February 27, 2015 (in thousands):
		Amortized		Estimated
		Cost		Fair Value
Due within one year	$	604,410	$	605,226
Due between one and two years	915,217		917,464
Due between two and three years	705,725		707,533
Due after three years	232,632		233,713
Total	$	2,457,984	$	2,463,936
We review our debt and marketable equity securities classified as short-term investments on a regular basis to evaluate whether or not any security has experienced an other-than-temporary decline in fair value. We consider factors such as the length of time and extent to which the market value has been less than the cost, the financial condition and near-term prospects of the issuer and our intent to sell, or whether it is more likely than not we will be required to sell the investment before recovery of the investment’s amortized cost basis. If we believe that an other-than-temporary decline exists in one of these securities, we write down these investments to fair value. For debt securities, the portion of the write-down related to credit loss would be recorded to interest and other income, net in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income. Any portion not related to credit loss would be recorded to accumulated other comprehensive income, which is reflected as a separate component of stockholders’ equity in our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. For equity securities, the write-down would be recorded to investment gains (losses), net in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income. During the three months ended February 27, 2015, we did not consider any of our investments to be other-than-temporarily impaired.

Fair_Value_Measurements

Fair Value Measurements	3 Months Ended
	Feb. 27, 2015
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS	FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS
	Assets and Liabilities Measured and Recorded at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis
	We measure certain financial assets and liabilities at fair value on a recurring basis. There have been no transfers between fair value measurement levels during the three months ended February 27, 2015.
	The fair value of our financial assets and liabilities at February 27, 2015 was determined using the following inputs (in thousands):
		Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using
				Quoted Prices		Significant		Significant
				in Active		Other		Unobservable
				Markets for		Observable		Inputs
				Identical Assets		Inputs
		Total		(Level 1)		(Level 2)		(Level 3)
	Assets:
	Cash equivalents:
	Money market mutual funds	$	507,132	$	507,132	$	—	$	—
	Time deposits	9,588		9,588		—		—
	Short-term investments:
	Corporate bonds and commercial paper	1,536,332		—		1,536,332		—
	Asset-backed securities	42,851		—		42,851		—
	Municipal securities	170,045		—		170,045		—
	U.S. agency securities	356,336		—		356,336		—
	U.S. Treasury securities	358,372		—		358,372		—
	Prepaid expenses and other current assets:
	Foreign currency derivatives	30,418		—		30,418		—
	Other assets:
	Deferred compensation plan assets	29,840		558		29,282		—
	Interest rate swap derivatives	15,244		—		15,244		—
	Total assets	$	3,056,158	$	517,278	$	2,538,880	$	—
	Liabilities:
	Accrued expenses:
	Foreign currency derivatives	$	2,118	$	—	$	2,118	$	—
	Total liabilities	$	2,118	$	—	$	2,118	$	—
	The fair value of our financial assets and liabilities at November 28, 2014 was determined using the following inputs (in thousands):
		Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using
				Quoted Prices		Significant		Significant
				in Active		Other		Unobservable
				Markets for		Observable		Inputs
				Identical Assets		Inputs
		Total		(Level 1)		(Level 2)		(Level 3)
	Assets:
	Cash equivalents:
	Money market mutual funds	$	705,978	$	705,978	$	—	$	—
	Time deposits	63,139		63,139		—		—
	Short-term investments:
	Corporate bonds and commercial paper	1,519,376		—		1,519,376		—
	Foreign government securities	4,511		—		4,511		—
	Marketable equity securities	491		491		—		—
	Municipal securities	175,201		—		175,201		—
	U.S. agency securities	498,385		—		498,385		—
	U.S. Treasury securities	424,127		—		424,127		—
	Prepaid expenses and other current assets:
	Foreign currency derivatives	32,991		—		32,991		—
	Other assets:
	Deferred compensation plan assets	25,745		549		25,196		—
	Interest rate swap derivatives	14,268		—		14,268		—
	Total assets	$	3,464,212	$	770,157	$	2,694,055	$	—
	Liabilities:
	Accrued expenses:
	Foreign currency derivatives	$	663	$	—	$	663	$	—
	Total liabilities	$	663	$	—	$	663	$	—
	See Note 3 for further information regarding the fair value of our financial instruments.
	Our fixed income available-for-sale securities consist of high quality, investment grade securities from diverse issuers with a minimum credit rating of BBB and a weighted average credit rating of AA-. We value these securities based on pricing from pricing vendors who may use quoted prices in active markets for identical assets (Level 1 inputs) or inputs other than quoted prices that are observable either directly or indirectly (Level 2 inputs) in determining fair value. However, we classify all of our fixed income available-for-sale securities as having Level 2 inputs. The valuation techniques used to measure the fair value of our financial instruments and derivatives having Level 2 inputs were derived from non-binding market consensus prices that are corroborated by observable market data, quoted market prices for similar instruments, or pricing models such as discounted cash flow techniques. Our procedures include controls to ensure that appropriate fair values are recorded such as comparing prices obtained from multiple independent sources.
	Our deferred compensation plan assets consist of prime money market funds and mutual funds.
	Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Nonrecurring Basis
	We also have direct investments in privately held companies accounted for under the cost method, which are periodically assessed for other-than-temporary impairment. If we determine that an other-than-temporary impairment has occurred, we write down the investment to its fair value. We estimate fair value of our cost method investments considering available information such as pricing in recent rounds of financing, current cash positions, earnings and cash flow forecasts, recent operational performance and any other readily available market data. For the three months ended February 27, 2015 and February 28, 2014, we determined there were no other-than-temporary impairments on our cost method investments.
	As of February 27, 2015, the carrying value of our lease receivables approximated fair value, based on Level 2 valuation inputs which include Treasury rates, LIBOR rates and applicable credit spreads. See Note 12 for further details regarding our investment in lease receivable.
The fair value of our senior notes was $2.0 billion as of February 27, 2015, based on observable market prices in less active markets and categorized as Level 2. See Note 13 for further details regarding our debt.

Derivatives_and_Hedging_Activi

Derivatives and Hedging Activities	3 Months Ended
	Feb. 27, 2015
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
DERIVATIVES AND HEDGING ACTIVITIES	DERIVATIVES
	Hedge accounting and hedging programs
	We recognize all derivative instruments as either assets or liabilities in our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets and measure them at fair value. Gains and losses resulting from changes in fair value are accounted for depending on the use of the derivative and whether it is designated and qualifies for hedge accounting.
	We evaluate hedge effectiveness on our hedges that are designated and qualify for hedge accounting at the inception of the hedge prospectively as well as retrospectively, and record any ineffective portion of the hedging instruments in interest and other income (expense), net on our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income. The time value of purchased contracts is recorded in interest and other income (expense), net in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income.
	The bank counterparties to these contracts expose us to credit-related losses in the event of their nonperformance which are largely mitigated with collateral security agreements that provide for collateral to be received or posted when the net fair value of certain financial instruments fluctuates from contractually established thresholds. In addition, the Company enters into master netting arrangements which have the ability to further limit credit related losses with the same counterparty by permitting net settlement of transactions. Our hedging policy also establishes maximum limits for each counterparty to mitigate any concentration of risk.
	Balance Sheet Hedging - Hedges of Foreign Currency Assets and Liabilities
	We hedge our net recognized foreign currency denominated assets and liabilities with foreign exchange forward contracts to reduce the risk that the value of these assets and liabilities will be adversely affected by changes in exchange rates. These contracts hedge assets and liabilities that are denominated in foreign currencies and are carried at fair value as either assets or liabilities on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet with changes in the fair value recorded to interest and other income (expense), net in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income. These contracts do not subject us to material balance sheet risk due to exchange rate movements because gains and losses on these derivatives are intended to offset gains and losses on the assets and liabilities being hedged.
	Cash Flow Hedging—Hedges of Forecasted Foreign Currency Revenue and Interest Rate Risk
	In countries outside the U.S., we transact business in U.S. Dollars and in various other currencies. We may use foreign exchange option contracts or forward contracts to hedge certain cash flow exposures resulting from changes in these foreign currency exchange rates. These foreign exchange contracts, carried at fair value, have maturities of up to twelve months. We enter into these foreign exchange contracts to hedge a portion of our forecasted foreign currency denominated revenue in the normal course of business and accordingly, they are not speculative in nature.
	We recognize these contracts as derivative instruments and they are classified as either assets or liabilities on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets and measured on a recurring basis at fair value. Gains and losses resulting from changes in fair value are accounted for depending on the use of the contract and whether it is designated and qualifies for hedge accounting. To receive hedge accounting treatment, all hedging relationships are formally documented at the inception of the hedge, and the hedges must be highly effective in offsetting changes to future cash flows on hedged transactions. We record changes in the intrinsic value of these cash flow hedges in accumulated other comprehensive income in our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets, until the forecasted transaction occurs. When the forecasted transaction occurs, we reclassify the related gain or loss on the cash flow hedge to revenue. In the event the underlying forecasted transaction does not occur, or it becomes probable that it will not occur, we reclassify the gain or loss on the related cash flow hedge from accumulated other comprehensive income to interest and other income (expense), net in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income at that time. If we do not elect hedge accounting, or the contract does not qualify for hedge accounting treatment, the changes in fair market value from period to period are recorded in interest and other income (expense), net in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income.
	In December 2014, in anticipation of issuing new long-term fixed rate debt, we entered into an interest rate lock agreement on a notional amount of $600.0 million to hedge against the variability of future interest payments due to changes in the benchmark interest rate. This instrument was designated as a cash flow hedge. Upon issuance of our $1.0 billion of 3.25% senior notes due February 1, 2025 (the “2025 Notes”) in January 2015, we terminated the instrument and incurred a loss of $16.2 million. This loss is recorded in the stockholders’ equity section in our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets in accumulated other comprehensive income and will be reclassified to interest expense over a ten-year term consistent with the impact of the hedged item. See Note 13 for further details regarding our debt.
	Fair Value Hedging - Hedges of Interest Rate Risk
	During the third quarter of fiscal 2014, we entered into interest rate swaps designated as a fair value hedges related to our $900.0 million of 4.75% fixed interest rate senior notes due February 1, 2020 (the “2020 Notes”). In effect, the interest rate swaps convert the fixed interest rate on our 2020 Notes to a floating interest rate based on the London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”). Under the terms of the swaps, we will pay monthly interest at the one-month LIBOR rate plus a fixed number of basis points on the $900.0 million notional amount through February 1, 2020. In exchange, we will receive 4.75% fixed rate interest from the swap counterparties. See Note 13 for further details regarding our debt.
	The interest rate swaps are accounted for as fair value hedges and substantially offset the changes in fair value of the hedged portion of the underlying debt that are attributable to the changes in market risk. Therefore, the gains and losses related to changes in the fair value of the interest rate swaps are included in interest and other income (expense), net in our Condensed Consolidated Statement of Income. The fair value of the interest rate swaps is reflected as either assets or liabilities in our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.
	The fair value of derivative instruments on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of February 27, 2015 and November 28, 2014 were as follows (in thousands):
		2015					2014
		Fair Value			Fair Value		Fair Value			Fair Value
		Asset			Liability		Asset			Liability
		Derivatives			Derivatives		Derivatives			Derivatives
	Derivatives designated as hedging instruments:
	Foreign exchange option contracts(1) (3)	$	29,546		$	—	$	31,275		$	—
	Interest rate swap (2)	15,244			—		14,268			—
	Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:
	Foreign exchange forward contracts (1)	872			2,118		1,716			663
	Total derivatives	$	45,662		$	2,118	$	47,259		$	663
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	(1)	Included in prepaid expenses and other current assets and accrued expenses for asset derivatives and liability derivatives, respectively, on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.
	(2)	Included in other assets or other liabilities on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.
	(3)	Hedging effectiveness expected to be recognized into income within the next twelve months.
	The effect of foreign currency derivative instruments designated as cash flow hedges and of foreign currency derivative instruments not designated as hedges in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income for the three months ended February 27, 2015 and February 28, 2014 were as follows (in thousands):
		2015					2014
		Foreign			Foreign		Foreign			Foreign
		Exchange			Exchange		Exchange			Exchange
		Option			Forward		Option			Forward
		Contracts			Contracts		Contracts			Contracts
	Derivatives in cash flow hedging relationships:
	Net gain (loss) recognized in OCI, net of tax(1)	$	22,239		$	—	$	(29	)	$	—
	Net gain (loss) reclassified from accumulated	$	23,712		$	—	$	2,798		$	—
	OCI into income, net of tax(2)
	Net gain (loss) recognized in income(3)	$	(2,935	)	$	—	$	(3,543	)	$	—
	Derivatives not designated as hedging relationships:
	Net gain (loss) recognized in income(4)	$	—		$	2,070	$	—		$	1,235
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	(1)	Net change in the fair value of the effective portion classified in other comprehensive income (“OCI”).
	(2)	Effective portion classified as revenue.
	(3)	Ineffective portion and amount excluded from effectiveness testing classified in interest and other income (expense), net.
	(4)	Classified in interest and other income (expense), net.

Goodwill_and_Purchased_and_Oth

Goodwill and Purchased and Other Intangibles	3 Months Ended
	Feb. 27, 2015
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
GOODWILL AND PURCHASED AND OTHER INTANGIBLES	GOODWILL AND PURCHASED AND OTHER INTANGIBLES
	Goodwill as of February 27, 2015 and November 28, 2014 was $5.396 billion and $4.722 billion, respectively. The increase was due to our acquisition of Fotolia and offset by foreign currency translation adjustments.
	Purchased and other intangible assets subject to amortization as of February 27, 2015 and November 28, 2014 were as follows (in thousands):
		2015								2014
		Cost			Accumulated Amortization			Net		Cost		Accumulated Amortization			Net
	Purchased technology	$	409,114		$	(279,237	)	$	129,877	$	405,208	$	(264,697	)	$	140,511
	Customer contracts and relationships	$	513,836		$	(153,062	)	$	360,774	$	376,994	$	(143,330	)	$	233,664
	Trademarks	90,067			(38,637		)	51,430		67,268		(36,516		)	30,752
	Acquired rights to use technology	149,825			(91,573		)	58,252		148,836		(86,258		)	62,578
	Localization	614			(197		)	417		549		(382		)	167
	Other intangibles	30,535			(1,968		)	28,567		3,163		(1,173		)	1,990
	Total other intangible assets	$	784,877		$	(285,437	)	$	499,440	$	596,810	$	(267,659	)	$	329,151
	Purchased and other intangible assets, net	$	1,193,991		$	(564,674	)	$	629,317	$	1,002,018	$	(532,356	)	$	469,662
	Amortization expense related to purchased and other intangible assets was $39.5 million and $38.4 million for the three months ended February 27, 2015 and February 28, 2014, respectively. Of these amounts, $24.9 million were included in cost of sales for both the three months ended February 27, 2015 and February 28, 2014.
	As of February 27, 2015, we expect amortization expense in future periods to be as follows (in thousands):
	Fiscal Year		Purchased			Other Intangible
			Technology			Assets
	Remainder of 2015		$	48,034		$	85,315
	2016		28,789			107,765
	2017		21,384			98,011
	2018		14,345			87,345
	2019		7,364			60,515
	Thereafter		9,961			60,489
	Total expected amortization expense		$	129,877		$	499,440

Accrued_Expenses

Accrued Expenses	3 Months Ended
	Feb. 27, 2015
Payables and Accruals [Abstract]
ACCRUED EXPENSES	ACCRUED EXPENSES
	Accrued expenses as of February 27, 2015 and November 28, 2014 consisted of the following (in thousands):
		2015		2014
	Accrued compensation and benefits	$	221,137	$	320,679
	Sales and marketing allowances	64,348		75,627
	Accrued corporate marketing	30,061		28,369
	Taxes payable	22,157		24,658
	Royalties payable	15,094		15,073
	Accrued interest expense	8,163		22,621
	Other	203,251		196,839
	Accrued expenses	$	564,211	$	683,866
	Other primarily includes general corporate accruals for technical support and local and regional expenses, including our accrual for a loss contingency. Other is also comprised of deferred rent related to office locations with rent escalations and foreign currency liability derivatives. See Note 12 for further information regarding the loss contingency.

StockBased_Compensation

Stock-Based Compensation	3 Months Ended
	Feb. 27, 2015
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION	STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION
	Summary of Restricted Stock Units
	Restricted stock unit activity for the three months ended February 27, 2015 and the fiscal year ended November 28, 2014 was as follows (in thousands):
		2015			2014
	Beginning outstanding balance	13,564			17,948
	Awarded	2,915			4,413
	Released	(5,226	)		(7,502	)
	Forfeited	(251	)		(1,295	)
	Ending outstanding balance	11,002			13,564
	Information regarding restricted stock units outstanding at February 27, 2015 and February 28, 2014 is summarized below:
		Number of			Weighted		Aggregate
		Shares			Average		Intrinsic
		(thousands)			Remaining		Value(*)
					Contractual		(millions)
					Life
					(years)
	2015
	Restricted stock units outstanding	11,002			1.39		$	870.2
	Restricted stock units vested and expected to vest	9,557			1.33		$	746.7
	2014
	Restricted stock units outstanding	15,044			1.45		$	1,032.50
	Restricted stock units vested and expected to vest	13,177			1.39		$	899
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	(*)	The intrinsic value is calculated as the market value as of the end of the fiscal period. As reported by the NASDAQ Global Select Market, the market values as of February 27, 2015 and February 28, 2014 were $79.10 and $68.63, respectively.
	Summary of Performance Shares
	On January 26, 2015, our Executive Compensation Committee approved the 2015 Performance Share Program, including the award calculation methodology, under the terms of our 2003 Equity Incentive Plan. Under our 2015 Performance Share Program (“2015 Program”), shares may be earned based on the achievement of an objective relative total stockholder return measured over a three-year performance period. The purpose of the 2015 Program is to help focus key employees on building stockholder value, provide significant award potential for achieving outstanding Company performance and enhance the ability of the Company to attract and retain highly talented and competent individuals. Performance share awards will be awarded and fully vest upon the Executive Compensation Committee's certification of the level of achievement following the three-year anniversary of the grant date on January 24, 2018. Participants in the 2015 Program generally have the ability to receive up to 200% of the target number of shares originally granted.
	On January 24, 2014, our Executive Compensation Committee approved the 2014 Performance Share Program, including the award calculation methodology, under the terms of our 2003 Equity Incentive Plan. Under our 2014 Performance Share Program (“2014 Program”), shares may be earned based on the achievement of an objective relative total stockholder return measured over a three-year performance period. The purpose of the 2014 Program is to help focus key employees on building stockholder value, provide significant award potential for achieving outstanding company performance and enhance the ability of the Company to attract and retain highly talented and competent individuals. Performance share awards will be awarded and fully vest upon the Executive Compensation Committee’s certification of the level of achievement following the three-year anniversary of the grant date on January 24, 2017. Participants in the 2014 Program generally have the ability to receive up to 200% of the target number of shares originally granted.
	Effective January 24, 2013, our Executive Compensation Committee modified our Performance Share Program by eliminating the use of qualitative performance objectives, with 100% of shares to be earned based on the achievement of an objective relative total stockholder return measured over a three-year performance period. Performance awards were granted under the 2013 Performance Share Program (“2013 Program”) pursuant to the terms of our 2003 Equity Incentive Plan. The purpose of the 2013 Program is to align key management and senior leadership with stockholders’ interests over the long term and to retain key employees. Performance share awards will be awarded and fully vest upon the Executive Compensation Committee's certification of the level of achievement following the three-year anniversary of the grant date on January 24, 2016. Participants in the 2013 Program generally have the ability to receive up to 200% of the target number of shares originally granted.
	As of February 27, 2015, the shares awarded under our 2013, 2014, and 2015 Performance Share Programs are yet to be achieved. The following table sets forth the summary of performance share activity under our 2013, 2014, and 2015 Performance Share Programs for the three months ended February 27, 2015 and the fiscal year ended November 28, 2014 (in thousands):
		2015						2014
		Shares			Maximum			Shares		Maximum
		Granted			Shares Eligible			Granted		Shares Eligible
					to Receive					to Receive
	Beginning outstanding balance	1,517			3,034			854		1,707
	Awarded	671			1,342			709		1,417
	Forfeited	(37	)		(74	)		(46	)	(90	)
	Ending outstanding balance	2,151			4,302			1,517		3,034
	The following table sets forth the summary of performance share activity under our performance share programs prior to fiscal 2013, based upon share awards actually achieved, for the three months ended February 27, 2015 and the fiscal year ended November 28, 2014 (in thousands):
		2015			2014
	Beginning outstanding balance	354			861
	Released	(354	)		(486	)
	Forfeited	—			(21	)
	Ending outstanding balance	—			354
	Information regarding performance shares outstanding at February 28, 2014 is summarized below:
		Number of			Weighted		Aggregate
		Shares			Average		Intrinsic
		(thousands)			Remaining		Value(*)
					Contractual		(millions)
					Life
					(years)
	Performance shares outstanding	365			0.9		$	25.1
	Performance shares vested and expected to vest	336			0.9		$	22.9
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	(*)	The intrinsic value is calculated as the market value as of the end of the fiscal period. As reported by the NASDAQ Global Select Market, the market value as of February 28, 2014 was $68.63.
	Summary of Stock Options
	There were no option grants during the three months ended February 27, 2015 and the three months ended February 28, 2014. Option activity for the three months ended February 27, 2015 and the fiscal year ended November 28, 2014 was as follows (in thousands):
		2015			2014
	Beginning outstanding balance	3,173			7,359
	Exercised	(701	)		(4,055	)
	Cancelled	(17	)		(153	)
	Increase due to acquisition	—			22
	Ending outstanding balance	2,455			3,173
	Information regarding stock options outstanding at February 27, 2015 and February 28, 2014 is summarized below:
		Number of			Weighted				Weighted	Aggregate
Shares		Average			Average	Intrinsic
(thousands)		Exercise			Remaining	Value(*)
		Price			Contractual	(millions)
					Life
					(years)
2015
Options outstanding	2,455			$	28.87			3.03	$	123.3
Options vested and expected to vest	2,443			$	28.95			3.01	$	122.5
Options exercisable	2,301			$	29.9			2.78	$	113.2
2014
Options outstanding	5,807			$	29.46			3.21	$	227.5
Options vested and expected to vest	5,730			$	29.57			3.18	$	223.8
Options exercisable	4,681			$	30.64			2.73	$	177.9
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(*)	The intrinsic value is calculated as the difference between the market value as of the end of the fiscal period and the exercise price of the shares. As reported by the NASDAQ Global Select Market, the market values as of February 27, 2015 and February 28, 2014 were $79.10 and $68.63, respectively.
Summary of Employee Stock Purchase Plan Shares
The expected life of the employee stock purchase plan (“ESPP”) shares is the average of the remaining purchase periods under each offering period. The assumptions used to value employee stock purchase rights during the three months ended February 27, 2015 and February 28, 2014 were as follows:
	Three Months
	2015		2014
Expected life (in years)	0.5 - 2.0		0.5 - 2.0
Volatility	27% - 30%		27% - 28%
Risk free interest rate	0.12% - 0.67%		0.09% - 0.39%
Employees purchased 0.7 million shares at an average price of $50.31 and 1.2 million shares at an average price of $27.84 for the three months ended February 27, 2015 and February 28, 2014, respectively. The intrinsic value of shares purchased during the three months ended February 27, 2015 and February 28, 2014 was $16.0 million and $39.0 million, respectively. The intrinsic value is calculated as the difference between the market value on the date of purchase and the purchase price of the shares.
Compensation Costs
As of February 27, 2015, there was $552.3 million of unrecognized compensation cost, adjusted for estimated forfeitures, related to non-vested stock-based awards which will be recognized over a weighted average period of 2.0 years. Total unrecognized compensation cost will be adjusted for future changes in estimated forfeitures.
Total stock-based compensation costs that have been included in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income for the three months ended February 27, 2015 and February 28, 2014 were as follows (in thousands):
		2015							2014
Income Statement Classifications		Option				Restricted			Option		Restricted
		Grants				Stock and			Grants		Stock and
		and Stock				Performance			and Stock		Performance
		Purchase				Share			Purchase		Share
		Rights				Awards			Rights		Awards
Cost of revenue—subscription		$	441			$	1,529		$	461	$	1,369
Cost of revenue—services and support		1,216				1,857			731		1,538
Research and development		4,056				26,705			4,257		26,557
Sales and marketing		4,598				27,285			4,763		25,731
General and administrative		1,463				16,761			1,786		15,595
Total		$	11,774			$	74,137		$	11,998	$	70,790

Restructuring_Charges

Restructuring Charges	3 Months Ended
	Feb. 27, 2015
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]
RESTRUCTURING CHARGES	RESTRUCTURING CHARGES
	Fiscal 2014 Restructuring Plan
	In the fourth quarter of fiscal 2014, in order to better align our global resources for Digital Media and Digital Marketing, we initiated a restructuring plan to vacate our Research and Development facility in China and our Sales and Marketing facility in Russia. This plan consisted of reductions of approximately 350 full-time positions and we recorded restructuring charges of approximately $19.2 million through the first quarter of fiscal 2015 related to ongoing termination benefits for the positions eliminated. The amount accrued for the fair value of future contractual obligations under these operating leases was insignificant. During the first quarter of fiscal 2015 we vacated both of these facilities and as of February 27, 2015 we consider the Fiscal 2014 Restructuring Plan to be substantially complete.
	Other Restructuring Plans
	During the past several years, we have implemented Other Restructuring Plans consisting of reductions in workforce and the consolidation of facilities to better align our resources around our business strategies. As of February 27, 2015, we considered our Other Restructuring Plans to be substantially complete. We continue to make cash outlays to settle obligations under these plans, however the current impact to our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements is not significant.
	Summary of Restructuring Plans
	The following table sets forth a summary of restructuring activities related to all of our restructuring plans during the three months ended February 27, 2015 (in thousands):
		November 28,		Costs		Cash			Other			February 27,
		2014		Incurred		Payments			Adjustments			2015
	Fiscal 2014 Restructuring Plan:
	Termination benefits	$	14,461	$	420	$	(15,731	)	$	994		$	144
	Cost of closing redundant facilities	472		—		(227		)	133			378
	Other Restructuring Plans:
	Termination benefits	537		—		(4		)	(54		)	479
	Cost of closing redundant facilities	6,844		—		(332		)	(438		)	6,074
	Total restructuring plans	$	22,314	$	420	$	(16,294	)	$	635		$	7,075
	Accrued restructuring charges of $7.1 million as of February 27, 2015 includes $2.6 million recorded in accrued restructuring, current and $4.5 million related to long-term facilities obligations recorded in accrued restructuring, non-current on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. We expect to pay accrued termination benefits through fiscal 2015 and facilities-related liabilities under contract through fiscal 2021 of which approximately 41% will be paid through fiscal 2016.

Stockholders_Equity

Stockholders' Equity	3 Months Ended
	Feb. 27, 2015
Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract]
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY	STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
	Retained Earnings
	The changes in retained earnings for the three months ended February 27, 2015 were as follows (in thousands):
	Balance as of November 28, 2014	$	6,924,294
	Net income	84,888
	Re-issuance of treasury stock	(252,379		)
	Balance as of February 27, 2015	$	6,756,803
	We account for treasury stock under the cost method. When treasury stock is re-issued at a price higher than its cost, the difference is recorded as a component of additional paid-in-capital in our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. When treasury stock is re-issued at a price lower than its cost, the difference is recorded as a component of additional paid-in-capital to the extent that there are treasury stock gains to offset the losses. If there are no treasury stock gains in additional paid-in-capital, the losses upon re-issuance of treasury stock are recorded as a reduction of retained earnings in our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.
	The components of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) and activity, net of related taxes, as of February 27, 2015 were as follows (in thousands):
		November 28,			Increase / Decrease			Reclassification Adjustments				February 27,
		2014										2015
	Net unrealized gains on available-for-sale securities:
	Unrealized gains on available-for-sale securities	$	8,237		$	(370	)	$	(967	)		$	6,900
	Unrealized losses on available-for-sale securities	(609		)	(447		)	40				(1,016		)
	Total net unrealized gains on available-for-sale securities	7,628			(817		)	(927		)	(1)	5,884
	Net unrealized gains / losses on derivative instruments designated as hedging instruments	28,655			12,296			(23,712		)	(2)	17,239
	Cumulative foreign currency translation adjustments	(44,377		)	(82,556		)	—				(126,933		)
	Total accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of taxes	$	(8,094	)	$	(71,077	)	$	(24,639	)		$	(103,810	)
	_________________________________________
	(1)	Reclassification adjustments for gains / losses on available-for-sale securities are classified in interest and other income (expense), net.
	(2)	Reclassification adjustments for loss on the interest rate lock agreement and gains / losses on other derivative instruments are classified in interest and other income (expense), net and revenue, respectively.
	The following table sets forth the taxes related to each component of other comprehensive income (loss) for the three months ended February 27, 2015 and February 28, 2014 (in thousands):
		Three Months
		2015			2014
	Available-for-sale securities:
	Unrealized gains / losses	$	(107	)	$	(20	)
	Reclassification adjustments	—			(1		)
	Subtotal available-for-sale securities	(107		)	(21		)
	Derivatives designated as hedging instruments:
	Unrealized gains / losses on derivative instruments*	6,147			—
	Reclassification adjustments*	(53		)	—
	Subtotal derivatives designated as hedging instruments	6,094			—
	Foreign currency translation adjustments	(2,095		)	1
	Total taxes, other comprehensive income (loss)	$	3,892		$	(20	)
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	(*)	Taxes related to derivative instruments other than the interest rate lock agreement were zero based on the tax jurisdiction where these derivative instruments were executed.
	Stock Repurchase Program
	To facilitate our stock repurchase program, designed to return value to our stockholders and minimize dilution from stock issuances, we may repurchase shares in the open market or enter into structured repurchase agreements with third parties. During the three months ended February 27, 2015 and February 28, 2014, we entered into several structured stock repurchase agreements with large financial institutions, whereupon we provided them with prepayments totaling $200.0 million in each period. Upon completion of the agreement entered into during the three months ended February 27, 2015, there was no remaining balance under the previous $2.0 billion authority granted by the Board of Directors in April 2012. In the first quarter of fiscal 2015, the Board of Directors approved a new stock repurchase program granting the company authority to repurchase up to $2.0 billion in common stock through the end of fiscal 2017. The new stock repurchase program approved by our Board of Directors is similar to our previous $2.0 billion stock repurchase program.
	We enter into these agreements in order to take advantage of repurchasing shares at a guaranteed discount to the Volume Weighted Average Price (“VWAP”) of our common stock over a specified period of time. We only enter into such transactions when the discount that we receive is higher than the foregone return on our cash prepayments to the financial institutions. There were no explicit commissions or fees on these structured repurchases. Under the terms of the agreements, there is no requirement for the financial institutions to return any portion of the prepayment to us.
	The financial institutions agree to deliver shares to us at monthly intervals during the contract term. The parameters used to calculate the number of shares deliverable are: the total notional amount of the contract, the number of trading days in the contract, the number of trading days in the interval and the average VWAP of our stock during the interval less the agreed upon discount. During the three months ended February 27, 2015, we repurchased approximately 2.4 million shares at an average price of $72.39 through structured repurchase agreements entered into during fiscal 2014 and the three months ended February 27, 2015. During the three months ended February 28, 2014, we repurchased approximately 4.5 million shares at an average price of $58.27 through structured repurchase agreements entered into during fiscal 2013 and the three months ended February 28, 2014.
	For the three months ended February 27, 2015, the prepayments were classified as treasury stock on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets at the payment date, though only shares physically delivered to us by February 27, 2015 were excluded from the computation of earnings per share. As of February 27, 2015, $66.7 million of prepayment remained under this agreement.
	Subsequent to February 27, 2015, as part of our $2.0 billion stock repurchase program, we entered into a structured stock repurchase agreement with a large financial institution whereupon we provided them with a prepayment of $200.0 million. This amount will be classified as treasury stock on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. Upon completion of the $200.0 million stock repurchase agreement, $1.8 billion remains under our current authority.

Net_Income_Per_Share

Net Income Per Share	3 Months Ended
	Feb. 27, 2015
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
NET INCOME PER SHARE	NET INCOME PER SHARE
	The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted net income per share for the three months ended February 27, 2015 and February 28, 2014 (in thousands, except per share data):
		Three Months
		2015		2014
	Net income	$	84,888	$	47,046
	Shares used to compute basic net income per share	498,754		496,948
	Dilutive potential common shares:
	Unvested restricted stock and performance share awards	7,479		8,897
	Stock options	1,293		2,495
	Shares used to compute diluted net income per share	507,526		508,340
	Basic net income per share	$	0.17	$	0.09
	Diluted net income per share	$	0.17	$	0.09
	For the three months ended February 27, 2015 and February 28, 2014, there were no options to purchase shares of common stock with exercise prices greater than the average fair market value of our stock of $73.38 and $60.85, respectively, that would have been anti-dilutive.

Commitments_and_Contingencies

Commitments and Contingencies	3 Months Ended
	Feb. 27, 2015
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES	COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
	Lease Commitments
	We occupy three office buildings in San Jose, California where our corporate headquarters are located. We reference these office buildings as the Almaden Tower and the East and West Towers. We own the land and the East and West Tower buildings, and lease the Almaden Tower building.
	The lease agreement for the Almaden Tower is effective through March 2017. We are the investors in the lease receivable related to the Almaden Tower lease in the amount of $80.4 million, which is recorded as investment in lease receivable on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. As of February 27, 2015, the carrying value of the lease receivable related to the Almaden Tower approximated fair value. Under the agreement for the Almaden Tower, we have the option to purchase the building at any time during the lease term for $103.6 million. If we purchase the building, the investment in the lease receivables may be credited against the purchase price. The residual value guarantee under the Almaden Tower obligation is $89.4 million.
	The Almaden Tower lease is subject to standard covenants including certain financial ratios that are reported to the lessor quarterly. As of February 27, 2015, we were in compliance with all of the covenants. In the case of a default, the lessor may demand we purchase the building for an amount equal to the lease balance, or require that we remarket or relinquish the building. If we choose to remarket or are required to do so upon relinquishing the building, we are bound to arrange the sale of the building to an unrelated party and will be required to pay the lessor any shortfall between the net remarketing proceeds and the lease balance, up to the residual value guarantee amount less our investment in lease receivable. The Almaden Tower lease qualifies for operating lease accounting treatment and, as such, the building and the related obligation are not included in our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.
	Royalties
	We have royalty commitments associated with the shipment and licensing of certain products. Royalty expense is generally based on a dollar amount per unit sold or a percentage of the underlying revenue.
	Indemnifications
	In the normal course of business, we provide indemnifications of varying scope to customers against claims of intellectual property infringement made by third parties arising from the use of our products and from time to time, we are subject to claims by our customers under these indemnification provisions. Historically, costs related to these indemnification provisions have not been significant and we are unable to estimate the maximum potential impact of these indemnification provisions on our future results of operations.
	To the extent permitted under Delaware law, we have agreements whereby we indemnify our directors and officers for certain events or occurrences while the director or officer is or was serving at our request in such capacity. The indemnification period covers all pertinent events and occurrences during the director’s or officer’s lifetime. The maximum potential amount of future payments we could be required to make under these indemnification agreements is unlimited, however, we have director and officer insurance coverage that limits our exposure and enables us to recover a portion of any future amounts paid.
	Legal Proceedings
	In connection with disputes relating to the validity or alleged infringement of third-party intellectual property rights, including patent rights, we have been, are currently and may in the future be subject to claims, negotiations or complex, protracted litigation. Intellectual property disputes and litigation may be very costly and can be disruptive to our business operations by diverting the attention and energies of management and key technical personnel. Although we have successfully defended or resolved past litigation and disputes, we may not prevail in any ongoing or future litigation and disputes. Third-party intellectual property disputes could subject us to significant liabilities, require us to enter into royalty and licensing arrangements on unfavorable terms, prevent us from licensing certain of our products or offering certain of our services, subject us to injunctions restricting our sale of products or services, cause severe disruptions to our operations or the markets in which we compete, or require us to satisfy indemnification commitments with our customers including contractual provisions under various license arrangements and service agreements.
	Between May 4, 2011 and July 14, 2011, five putative class action lawsuits were filed in Santa Clara Superior Court and Alameda Superior Court in California. On September 12, 2011, the cases were consolidated into In Re High-Tech Employee Antitrust Litigation (“HTEAL”) pending in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California, San Jose Division. In the consolidated complaint, Plaintiffs alleged that Adobe, along with Apple, Google, Intel, Intuit, Lucasfilm and Pixar, agreed not to recruit each other's employees in violation of Federal and state antitrust laws. Plaintiffs claim the alleged agreements suppressed employee compensation and deprived employees of career opportunities. Plaintiffs seek injunctive relief, monetary damages, treble damages, costs and attorneys fees. All defendants deny the allegations and that they engaged in any wrongdoing of any kind. On October 24, 2013, the court certified a class of all persons who worked in the technical, creative, and/or research and development fields on a salaried basis in the United States for one or more of the following: (a) Apple from March 2005 through December 2009; (b) Adobe from May 2005 through December 2009; (c) Google from March 2005 through December 2009; (d) Intel from March 2005 through December 2009; (e) Intuit from June 2007 through December 2009; (f) Lucasfilm from January 2005 through December 2009; or (g) Pixar from January 2005 through December 2009, excluding retail employees, corporate officers, members of the boards of directors, and senior executives of all defendants. During the first quarter of fiscal 2015, the parties reached another agreement to settle the litigation. On March 2015, the court granted preliminary approval of the settlement. The hearing for final approval is set for July 2015. We accrued a loss contingency of $10.0 million associated with this matter during the first quarter of fiscal 2014. If the settlement is approved, we expect to incur no additional losses associated with this matter.
	In addition to intellectual property disputes, we are subject to legal proceedings, claims and investigations in the ordinary course of business, including claims relating to commercial, employment and other matters. Some of these disputes and legal proceedings may include speculative claims for substantial or indeterminate amounts of damages. We consider all claims on a quarterly basis in accordance with GAAP and based on known facts assess whether potential losses are considered reasonably possible, probable and estimable. Based upon this assessment, we then evaluate disclosure requirements and whether to accrue for such claims in our financial statements. This determination is then reviewed and discussed with our Audit Committee and our independent registered public accounting firm.
	We make a provision for a liability when it is both probable that a liability has been incurred and the amount of the loss can be reasonably estimated. These provisions are reviewed at least quarterly and adjusted to reflect the impacts of negotiations, settlements, rulings, advice of legal counsel and other information and events pertaining to a particular case. Unless otherwise specifically disclosed in this note, we have determined that no provision for liability nor disclosure is required related to any claim against us because: (a) there is not a reasonable possibility that a loss exceeding amounts already recognized (if any) may be incurred with respect to such claim; (b) a reasonably possible loss or range of loss cannot be estimated; or (c) such estimate is immaterial.
	All legal costs associated with litigation are expensed as incurred. Litigation is inherently unpredictable. However, we believe that we have valid defenses with respect to the legal matters pending against us. It is possible, nevertheless, that our consolidated financial position, cash flows or results of operations could be negatively affected by an unfavorable resolution of one or more of such proceedings, claims or investigations.
	In connection with our anti-piracy efforts, conducted both internally and through organizations such as the Business Software Alliance, from time to time we undertake litigation against alleged copyright infringers. Such lawsuits may lead to counter-claims alleging improper use of litigation or violation of other laws. We believe we have valid defenses with respect to such counter-claims; however, it is possible that our consolidated financial position, cash flows or results of operations could be affected in any particular period by the resolution of one or more of these counter-claims.

Debt

Debt	3 Months Ended
	Feb. 27, 2015
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
DEBT	DEBT
	Notes
	In February 2010, we issued $600.0 million of 3.25% senior notes due February 1, 2015 (the “2015 Notes”) and $900.0 million of 4.75% senior notes due February 1, 2020 (the “2020 Notes”). Our proceeds were $1.5 billion and were net of an issuance discount of $6.6 million. In addition, we incurred issuance costs of $10.7 million. Both the discount and issuance costs are being amortized to interest expense over the respective terms of the 2015 and 2020 Notes using the effective interest method. The 2015 and 2020 Notes rank equally with our other unsecured and unsubordinated indebtedness. The effective interest rate including the discount, issuance costs and interest rate agreement is 3.45% for the 2015 Notes and 4.92% for the 2020 Notes. Interest is payable semi-annually, in arrears, on February 1 and August 1, and commenced on August 1, 2010. During the three months ended February 27, 2015, we made semi-annual interest payments on our 2015 and 2020 Notes totaling $31.1 million.
	In June 2014, we entered into interest rate swaps with a total notional amount $900.0 million designated as a fair value hedge related to our 2020 Notes. The effect of such interest rate swaps is to effectively convert the fixed interest rate on our 2020 Notes to a floating interest rate based on the LIBOR plus a fixed number of basis points. Under the terms of the swap, we will pay monthly interest at the one-month LIBOR floating interest plus a spread of a fixed number of basis points on the $900.0 million notional amount. In exchange, we will receive 4.75% fixed rate interest from the swap counterparties. See Note 5 for further details regarding our interest rate swap derivatives.
	In January 2015, we issued $1.0 billion of 3.25% senior notes due February 1, 2025 (the “2025 Notes”). Our proceeds were approximately $989.3 million which is net of an issuance discount of $10.7 million. In addition, we incurred issuance cost of $7.9 million. Both the discount and issuance costs are being amortized to interest expense over the respective terms of the 2025 Notes using the effective interest method. The 2025 Notes rank equally with our other unsecured and unsubordinated indebtedness. The effective interest rate including the discount, issuance costs and interest rate agreement is 3.67% for the 2025 Notes. Interest is payable semi-annually, in arrears on February 1 and August 1, commencing on August 1, 2015. A portion of the proceeds from this offering was used to repay $600.0 million in aggregate principal amount of the 2015 Notes plus accrued and unpaid interest due February 1, 2015. The remaining proceeds will be used for general corporate purposes.
	In December 2014, in anticipation of issuing new long-term fixed rate debt, we entered into an interest rate lock agreement on a notional amount of $600.0 million to hedge against the variability of future interest payments due to changes in the benchmark interest rate. This instrument was designated as a cash flow hedge. See Note 5 for further details regarding our interest rate lock agreement.
	As of February 27, 2015, our outstanding notes payable consists of the 2020 Notes and 2025 Notes (the “Notes”) with a total carrying value of $1.9 billion. Based on quoted prices in inactive markets, the fair value of the Notes was $2.0 billion as of February 27, 2015. The total fair value of $2.0 billion excludes the effect of fair value hedge of the 2020 Notes for which we entered into interest rate swaps as described above.
	We may redeem the Notes at any time, subject to a make-whole premium. In addition, upon the occurrence of certain change of control triggering events, we may be required to repurchase the Notes, at a price equal to 101% of their principal amount, plus accrued and unpaid interest to the date of repurchase. The Notes also include covenants that limit our ability to grant liens on assets and to enter into sale and leaseback transactions, subject to significant allowances. As of February 27, 2015, we were in compliance with all of the covenants.
	Credit Agreement
	On March 2, 2012, we entered into a five-year $1.0 billion senior unsecured revolving credit agreement (the “Credit Agreement”), providing for loans to us and certain of our subsidiaries. Pursuant to the terms of the Credit Agreement, we may, subject to the agreement of the applicable lenders, request up to an additional $500.0 million in commitments, for a maximum aggregate commitment of $1.5 billion. Loans under the Credit Agreement will bear interest at either (i) LIBOR plus a margin, based on our debt ratings, ranging from 0.795% and 1.30% or (ii) the base rate, which is defined as the highest of (a) the agent’s prime rate, (b) the federal funds effective rate plus 0.50% or (c) LIBOR plus 1.00% plus a margin, based on our debt ratings, ranging from 0.00% to 0.30%. Commitment fees are payable quarterly at rates between 0.08% and 0.20% per year also based on our public debt ratings. Subject to certain conditions stated in the Credit Agreement, we and any of our subsidiaries designated as additional borrowers may borrow, prepay and re-borrow amounts under the revolving credit facility at any time during the term of the Credit Agreement.
	The Credit Agreement contains customary representations, warranties, affirmative and negative covenants, including a financial covenant, events of default and indemnification provisions in favor of the lenders. The negative covenants include restrictions regarding the incurrence of liens and indebtedness, certain merger and acquisition transactions, dispositions and other matters, all subject to certain exceptions. The financial covenant, based on a quarterly financial test, requires us not to exceed a maximum leverage ratio.
	On March 1, 2013, we exercised an option under the Credit Agreement to extend the maturity date of the Credit Agreement by one year to March 2, 2018. The facility will terminate and all amounts owing thereunder will be due and payable on the maturity date unless (a) the commitments are terminated earlier upon the occurrence of certain events, including an event of default, or (b) the maturity date is further extended upon our request, subject to the agreement of the lenders.
	As of February 27, 2015, there were no outstanding borrowings under this Credit Agreement and we were in compliance with all covenants.

NonOperating_Income_Expense

Non-Operating Income (Expense)	3 Months Ended
	Feb. 27, 2015
Other Income and Expenses [Abstract]
NON-OPERATING INCOME (EXPENSE)	NON-OPERATING INCOME (EXPENSE)
	Non-operating income (expense) for the three months ended February 27, 2015 and February 28, 2014 included the following (in thousands):
		Three Months
		2015			2014
	Interest and other income (expense), net:
	Interest income	$	6,288		$	5,134
	Foreign exchange gains (losses)	(4,247		)	(2,803		)
	Realized gains on fixed income investment	967			670
	Realized losses on fixed income investment	(40		)	(33		)
	Other	370			177
	Interest and other income (expense), net	$	3,338		$	3,145
	Interest expense	$	(14,545	)	$	(16,590	)
	Investment gains (losses), net:
	Realized investment gains	$	1,695		$	550
	Unrealized investment gains	—			95
	Realized investment losses	—			(1,054		)
	Unrealized investment losses	(265		)	—
	Investment gains (losses), net	$	1,430		$	(409	)
	Non-operating income (expense), net	$	(9,777	)	$	(13,854	)

Segments

Segments	3 Months Ended
	Feb. 27, 2015
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
SEGMENTS	SEGMENTS
	We report segment information based on the “management” approach. The management approach designates the internal reporting used by management for making decisions and assessing performance as the source of our reportable segments.
	Our CEO, the chief operating decision maker, reviews revenue and gross margin information for each of our reportable segments, but does not review operating expenses on a segment by segment basis. In addition, with the exception of goodwill and intangible assets, we do not identify or allocate our assets by the reportable segments.
	We have the following reportable segments:
	•	Digital Media—Our Digital Media segment provides tools and solutions that enable individuals, small and medium businesses and enterprises to create, publish, promote and monetize their digital content anywhere. Our customers include traditional content creators, web application developers and digital media professionals, as well as their management in marketing departments and agencies, companies and publishers. Our customers also include knowledge workers who create, collaborate and distribute documents.
	•	Digital Marketing—Our Digital Marketing segment provides solutions and services for how digital advertising and marketing are created, managed, executed, measured and optimized. Our customers include digital marketers, advertisers, publishers, merchandisers, web analysts, chief marketing officers, chief information officers and chief revenue officers.
	•	Print and Publishing—Our Print and Publishing segment addresses market opportunities ranging from the diverse authoring and publishing needs of technical and business publishing to our legacy type and OEM printing businesses.
	Our segment results for the three months ended February 27, 2015 and February 28, 2014 were as follows (dollars in thousands):
		Digital			Digital			Print and			Total
		Media			Marketing			Publishing
	Three months ended February 27, 2015
	Revenue	$	702,773		$	357,167		$	49,241		$	1,109,181
	Cost of revenue	44,345			120,375			2,078			166,798
	Gross profit	$	658,428		$	236,792		$	47,163		$	942,383
	Gross profit as a percentage of revenue	94		%	66		%	96		%	85		%
	Three months ended February 28, 2014
	Revenue	$	641,103		$	314,431		$	44,586		$	1,000,120
	Cost of revenue	38,087			108,017			2,405			148,509
	Gross profit	$	603,016		$	206,414		$	42,181		$	851,611
	Gross profit as a percentage of revenue	94		%	66		%	95		%	85		%

Cash_Cash_Equivalents_and_Shor1

Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Feb. 27, 2015
Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Short-term Investments [Abstract]
Cash Cash Equivalents and Short term Investments	Cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments consisted of the following as of February 27, 2015 (in thousands):
		Amortized		Unrealized			Unrealized			Estimated
		Cost		Gains			Losses			Fair Value
	Current assets:
	Cash	$	196,164	$	—		$	—		$	196,164
	Cash equivalents:
	Money market mutual funds	507,132		—			—			507,132
	Time deposits	9,588		—			—			9,588
	Total cash equivalents	516,720		—			—			516,720
	Total cash and cash equivalents	712,884		—			—			712,884
	Short-term fixed income securities:
	Corporate bonds and commercial paper	1,531,568		5,586			(822		)	1,536,332
	Asset-backed securities	42,831		28			(8		)	42,851
	Municipal securities	169,711		345			(11		)	170,045
	U.S. agency securities	355,811		608			(83		)	356,336
	U.S. Treasury securities	358,063		404			(95		)	358,372
	Total short-term investments	2,457,984		6,971			(1,019		)	2,463,936
	Total cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments	$	3,170,868	$	6,971		$	(1,019	)	$	3,176,820
	Cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments consisted of the following as of November 28, 2014 (in thousands):
		Amortized		Unrealized			Unrealized			Estimated
		Cost		Gains			Losses			Fair Value
	Current assets:
	Cash	$	348,283	$	—		$	—		$	348,283
	Cash equivalents:
	Money market mutual funds	705,978		—			—			705,978
	Time deposits	63,139		—			—			63,139
	Total cash equivalents	769,117		—			—			769,117
	Total cash and cash equivalents	1,117,400		—			—			1,117,400
	Short-term fixed income securities:
	Corporate bonds and commercial paper	1,514,632		5,253			(509		)	1,519,376
	Foreign government securities	4,499		12			—			4,511
	Municipal securities	174,775		438			(12		)	175,201
	U.S. agency securities	497,154		1,295			(64		)	498,385
	U.S. Treasury securities	423,075		1,080			(28		)	424,127
	Subtotal	2,614,135		8,078			(613		)	2,621,600
	Marketable equity securities	153		338			—			491
	Total short-term investments	2,614,288		8,416			(613		)	2,622,091
	Total cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments	$	3,731,688	$	8,416		$	(613	)	$	3,739,491
Continuous Unrealized Loss Position Less Than Twelve Months Related to Available-for-Sale Securities	The following table summarizes the fair value and gross unrealized losses related to available-for-sale securities, aggregated by investment category, that have been in an unrealized loss position for less than twelve months, as of February 27, 2015 and November 28, 2014 (in thousands):
		2015					2014
		Fair		Gross			Fair			Gross
		Value		Unrealized			Value			Unrealized
				Losses						Losses
	Corporate bonds and commercial paper	$	370,130	$	(762	)	$	291,890		$	(443	)
	Municipal securities	17,313		(11		)	21,759			(12		)
	U.S. Treasury and agency securities	185,524		(173		)	43,507			(64		)
	Asset-backed securities	12,550		(8		)	—			—
	Total	$	585,517	$	(954	)	$	357,156		$	(519	)
Continuous Unrealized Loss Position Twelve Months or Longer Related to Available-for-Sale-Securities	The following table summarizes the fair value and gross unrealized losses related to available-for-sale securities, aggregated by investment category, that were in a continuous unrealized loss position for more than twelve months, as of February 27, 2015 and November 28, 2014 (in thousands):
		2015					2014
		Fair		Gross			Fair			Gross
		Value		Unrealized			Value			Unrealized
				Losses						Losses
	Corporate bonds and commercial paper	$	6,890	$	(60	)	$	8,636		$	(66	)
	U.S. Treasury and agency securities	648		(5		)	5,884			(28		)
	Total	$	7,538	$	(65	)	$	14,520		$	(94	)
Cost and Estimated Fair Value of Debt Securities	The following table summarizes the cost and estimated fair value of short-term fixed income securities classified as short-term investments based on stated effective maturities as of February 27, 2015 (in thousands):
		Amortized		Estimated
		Cost		Fair Value
	Due within one year	$	604,410	$	605,226
	Due between one and two years	915,217		917,464
	Due between two and three years	705,725		707,533
	Due after three years	232,632		233,713
	Total	$	2,457,984	$	2,463,936

Fair_Value_Measurements_Tables

Fair Value Measurements (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Feb. 27, 2015
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Financial assets and liabilities at fair value on a recurring basis	The fair value of our financial assets and liabilities at February 27, 2015 was determined using the following inputs (in thousands):
		Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using
				Quoted Prices		Significant		Significant
				in Active		Other		Unobservable
				Markets for		Observable		Inputs
				Identical Assets		Inputs
		Total		(Level 1)		(Level 2)		(Level 3)
	Assets:
	Cash equivalents:
	Money market mutual funds	$	507,132	$	507,132	$	—	$	—
	Time deposits	9,588		9,588		—		—
	Short-term investments:
	Corporate bonds and commercial paper	1,536,332		—		1,536,332		—
	Asset-backed securities	42,851		—		42,851		—
	Municipal securities	170,045		—		170,045		—
	U.S. agency securities	356,336		—		356,336		—
	U.S. Treasury securities	358,372		—		358,372		—
	Prepaid expenses and other current assets:
	Foreign currency derivatives	30,418		—		30,418		—
	Other assets:
	Deferred compensation plan assets	29,840		558		29,282		—
	Interest rate swap derivatives	15,244		—		15,244		—
	Total assets	$	3,056,158	$	517,278	$	2,538,880	$	—
	Liabilities:
	Accrued expenses:
	Foreign currency derivatives	$	2,118	$	—	$	2,118	$	—
	Total liabilities	$	2,118	$	—	$	2,118	$	—
	The fair value of our financial assets and liabilities at November 28, 2014 was determined using the following inputs (in thousands):
		Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using
				Quoted Prices		Significant		Significant
				in Active		Other		Unobservable
				Markets for		Observable		Inputs
				Identical Assets		Inputs
		Total		(Level 1)		(Level 2)		(Level 3)
	Assets:
	Cash equivalents:
	Money market mutual funds	$	705,978	$	705,978	$	—	$	—
	Time deposits	63,139		63,139		—		—
	Short-term investments:
	Corporate bonds and commercial paper	1,519,376		—		1,519,376		—
	Foreign government securities	4,511		—		4,511		—
	Marketable equity securities	491		491		—		—
	Municipal securities	175,201		—		175,201		—
	U.S. agency securities	498,385		—		498,385		—
	U.S. Treasury securities	424,127		—		424,127		—
	Prepaid expenses and other current assets:
	Foreign currency derivatives	32,991		—		32,991		—
	Other assets:
	Deferred compensation plan assets	25,745		549		25,196		—
	Interest rate swap derivatives	14,268		—		14,268		—
	Total assets	$	3,464,212	$	770,157	$	2,694,055	$	—
	Liabilities:
	Accrued expenses:
	Foreign currency derivatives	$	663	$	—	$	663	$	—
	Total liabilities	$	663	$	—	$	663	$	—

Derivatives_and_Hedging_Activi1

Derivatives and Hedging Activities (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Feb. 27, 2015
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Fair Value of Derivative Instruments	The fair value of derivative instruments on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of February 27, 2015 and November 28, 2014 were as follows (in thousands):
		2015					2014
		Fair Value			Fair Value		Fair Value			Fair Value
		Asset			Liability		Asset			Liability
		Derivatives			Derivatives		Derivatives			Derivatives
	Derivatives designated as hedging instruments:
	Foreign exchange option contracts(1) (3)	$	29,546		$	—	$	31,275		$	—
	Interest rate swap (2)	15,244			—		14,268			—
	Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:
	Foreign exchange forward contracts (1)	872			2,118		1,716			663
	Total derivatives	$	45,662		$	2,118	$	47,259		$	663
	_________________________________________
	(1)	Included in prepaid expenses and other current assets and accrued expenses for asset derivatives and liability derivatives, respectively, on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.
	(2)	Included in other assets or other liabilities on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.
	(3)	Hedging effectiveness expected to be recognized into income within the next twelve months.
Effect of Derivative Instruments as Designated Cash Flow Hedges and Not Designated as Hedges	The effect of foreign currency derivative instruments designated as cash flow hedges and of foreign currency derivative instruments not designated as hedges in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income for the three months ended February 27, 2015 and February 28, 2014 were as follows (in thousands):
		2015					2014
		Foreign			Foreign		Foreign			Foreign
		Exchange			Exchange		Exchange			Exchange
		Option			Forward		Option			Forward
		Contracts			Contracts		Contracts			Contracts
	Derivatives in cash flow hedging relationships:
	Net gain (loss) recognized in OCI, net of tax(1)	$	22,239		$	—	$	(29	)	$	—
	Net gain (loss) reclassified from accumulated	$	23,712		$	—	$	2,798		$	—
	OCI into income, net of tax(2)
	Net gain (loss) recognized in income(3)	$	(2,935	)	$	—	$	(3,543	)	$	—
	Derivatives not designated as hedging relationships:
	Net gain (loss) recognized in income(4)	$	—		$	2,070	$	—		$	1,235
	_________________________________________
	(1)	Net change in the fair value of the effective portion classified in other comprehensive income (“OCI”).
	(2)	Effective portion classified as revenue.
	(3)	Ineffective portion and amount excluded from effectiveness testing classified in interest and other income (expense), net.
	(4)	Classified in interest and other income (expense), net.

Goodwill_and_Purchased_and_Oth1

Goodwill and Purchased and Other Intangibles (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Feb. 27, 2015
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Purchased and other intangible assets	Purchased and other intangible assets subject to amortization as of February 27, 2015 and November 28, 2014 were as follows (in thousands):
		2015								2014
		Cost			Accumulated Amortization			Net		Cost		Accumulated Amortization			Net
	Purchased technology	$	409,114		$	(279,237	)	$	129,877	$	405,208	$	(264,697	)	$	140,511
	Customer contracts and relationships	$	513,836		$	(153,062	)	$	360,774	$	376,994	$	(143,330	)	$	233,664
	Trademarks	90,067			(38,637		)	51,430		67,268		(36,516		)	30,752
	Acquired rights to use technology	149,825			(91,573		)	58,252		148,836		(86,258		)	62,578
	Localization	614			(197		)	417		549		(382		)	167
	Other intangibles	30,535			(1,968		)	28,567		3,163		(1,173		)	1,990
	Total other intangible assets	$	784,877		$	(285,437	)	$	499,440	$	596,810	$	(267,659	)	$	329,151
	Purchased and other intangible assets, net	$	1,193,991		$	(564,674	)	$	629,317	$	1,002,018	$	(532,356	)	$	469,662
Amortization expense in future periods	As of February 27, 2015, we expect amortization expense in future periods to be as follows (in thousands):
	Fiscal Year		Purchased			Other Intangible
			Technology			Assets
	Remainder of 2015		$	48,034		$	85,315
	2016		28,789			107,765
	2017		21,384			98,011
	2018		14,345			87,345
	2019		7,364			60,515
	Thereafter		9,961			60,489
	Total expected amortization expense		$	129,877		$	499,440

Accrued_Expenses_Tables

Accrued Expenses (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Feb. 27, 2015
Payables and Accruals [Abstract]
Accrued Expenses	Accrued expenses as of February 27, 2015 and November 28, 2014 consisted of the following (in thousands):
		2015		2014
	Accrued compensation and benefits	$	221,137	$	320,679
	Sales and marketing allowances	64,348		75,627
	Accrued corporate marketing	30,061		28,369
	Taxes payable	22,157		24,658
	Royalties payable	15,094		15,073
	Accrued interest expense	8,163		22,621
	Other	203,251		196,839
	Accrued expenses	$	564,211	$	683,866

StockBased_Compensation_Tables

Stock-Based Compensation (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Feb. 27, 2015
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Restricted Stock Unit Activity	Restricted stock unit activity for the three months ended February 27, 2015 and the fiscal year ended November 28, 2014 was as follows (in thousands):
		2015			2014
	Beginning outstanding balance	13,564			17,948
	Awarded	2,915			4,413
	Released	(5,226	)		(7,502	)
	Forfeited	(251	)		(1,295	)
	Ending outstanding balance	11,002			13,564
Restricted Stock Units Outstanding	Information regarding restricted stock units outstanding at February 27, 2015 and February 28, 2014 is summarized below:
		Number of			Weighted		Aggregate
		Shares			Average		Intrinsic
		(thousands)			Remaining		Value(*)
					Contractual		(millions)
					Life
					(years)
	2015
	Restricted stock units outstanding	11,002			1.39		$	870.2
	Restricted stock units vested and expected to vest	9,557			1.33		$	746.7
	2014
	Restricted stock units outstanding	15,044			1.45		$	1,032.50
	Restricted stock units vested and expected to vest	13,177			1.39		$	899
	_________________________________________
	(*)	The intrinsic value is calculated as the market value as of the end of the fiscal period. As reported by the NASDAQ Global Select Market, the market values as of February 27, 2015 and February 28, 2014 were $79.10 and $68.63, respectively.
Performance Share Activity 2013 & 2014 Programs	The following table sets forth the summary of performance share activity under our 2013, 2014, and 2015 Performance Share Programs for the three months ended February 27, 2015 and the fiscal year ended November 28, 2014 (in thousands):
		2015						2014
		Shares			Maximum			Shares		Maximum
		Granted			Shares Eligible			Granted		Shares Eligible
					to Receive					to Receive
	Beginning outstanding balance	1,517			3,034			854		1,707
	Awarded	671			1,342			709		1,417
	Forfeited	(37	)		(74	)		(46	)	(90	)
	Ending outstanding balance	2,151			4,302			1,517		3,034
Performance Share Activity 2010, 2011 & 2012 Programs	The following table sets forth the summary of performance share activity under our performance share programs prior to fiscal 2013, based upon share awards actually achieved, for the three months ended February 27, 2015 and the fiscal year ended November 28, 2014 (in thousands):
		2015			2014
	Beginning outstanding balance	354			861
	Released	(354	)		(486	)
	Forfeited	—			(21	)
	Ending outstanding balance	—			354
Performance Shares Outstanding	Information regarding performance shares outstanding at February 28, 2014 is summarized below:
		Number of			Weighted		Aggregate
		Shares			Average		Intrinsic
		(thousands)			Remaining		Value(*)
					Contractual		(millions)
					Life
					(years)
	Performance shares outstanding	365			0.9		$	25.1
	Performance shares vested and expected to vest	336			0.9		$	22.9
	_________________________________________
	(*)	The intrinsic value is calculated as the market value as of the end of the fiscal period. As reported by the NASDAQ Global Select Market, the market value as of February 28, 2014 was $68.63
Stock Options Activity	Option activity for the three months ended February 27, 2015 and the fiscal year ended November 28, 2014 was as follows (in thousands):
		2015			2014
	Beginning outstanding balance	3,173			7,359
	Exercised	(701	)		(4,055	)
	Cancelled	(17	)		(153	)
	Increase due to acquisition	—			22
	Ending outstanding balance	2,455			3,173
Stock Options Outstanding	Information regarding stock options outstanding at February 27, 2015 and February 28, 2014 is summarized below:
		Number of			Weighted				Weighted	Aggregate
		Shares			Average				Average	Intrinsic
		(thousands)			Exercise				Remaining	Value(*)
					Price				Contractual	(millions)
									Life
									(years)
	2015
	Options outstanding	2,455			$	28.87			3.03	$	123.3
	Options vested and expected to vest	2,443			$	28.95			3.01	$	122.5
	Options exercisable	2,301			$	29.9			2.78	$	113.2
	2014
	Options outstanding	5,807			$	29.46			3.21	$	227.5
	Options vested and expected to vest	5,730			$	29.57			3.18	$	223.8
	Options exercisable	4,681			$	30.64			2.73	$	177.9
	_________________________________________
	(*)	The intrinsic value is calculated as the difference between the market value as of the end of the fiscal period and the exercise price of the shares. As reported by the NASDAQ Global Select Market, the market values as of February 27, 2015 and February 28, 2014 were $79.10 and $68.63, respectively
Schedule of Share-based Payment Award, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Valuation Assumptions	The expected life of the employee stock purchase plan (“ESPP”) shares is the average of the remaining purchase periods under each offering period. The assumptions used to value employee stock purchase rights during the three months ended February 27, 2015 and February 28, 2014 were as follows:
		Three Months
		2015		2014
	Expected life (in years)	0.5 - 2.0		0.5 - 2.0
	Volatility	27% - 30%		27% - 28%
	Risk free interest rate	0.12% - 0.67%		0.09% - 0.39%
Schedule of Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs	Total stock-based compensation costs that have been included in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income for the three months ended February 27, 2015 and February 28, 2014 were as follows (in thousands):
			2015							2014
	Income Statement Classifications		Option				Restricted			Option		Restricted
			Grants				Stock and			Grants		Stock and
			and Stock				Performance			and Stock		Performance
			Purchase				Share			Purchase		Share
			Rights				Awards			Rights		Awards
	Cost of revenue—subscription		$	441			$	1,529		$	461	$	1,369
	Cost of revenue—services and support		1,216				1,857			731		1,538
	Research and development		4,056				26,705			4,257		26,557
	Sales and marketing		4,598				27,285			4,763		25,731
	General and administrative		1,463				16,761			1,786		15,595
	Total		$	11,774			$	74,137		$	11,998	$	70,790

Restructuring_Charges_Tables

Restructuring Charges (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Feb. 27, 2015
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]
Summary of Restructuring Plans	Summary of Restructuring Plans
	The following table sets forth a summary of restructuring activities related to all of our restructuring plans during the three months ended February 27, 2015 (in thousands):
		November 28,		Costs		Cash			Other			February 27,
		2014		Incurred		Payments			Adjustments			2015
	Fiscal 2014 Restructuring Plan:
	Termination benefits	$	14,461	$	420	$	(15,731	)	$	994		$	144
	Cost of closing redundant facilities	472		—		(227		)	133			378
	Other Restructuring Plans:
	Termination benefits	537		—		(4		)	(54		)	479
	Cost of closing redundant facilities	6,844		—		(332		)	(438		)	6,074
	Total restructuring plans	$	22,314	$	420	$	(16,294	)	$	635		$	7,075

Stockholders_Equity_Tables

Stockholders' Equity (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Feb. 27, 2015
Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract]
Retained Earnings	The changes in retained earnings for the three months ended February 27, 2015 were as follows (in thousands):
	Balance as of November 28, 2014	$	6,924,294
	Net income	84,888
	Re-issuance of treasury stock	(252,379		)
	Balance as of February 27, 2015	$	6,756,803
Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]	The components of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) and activity, net of related taxes, as of February 27, 2015 were as follows (in thousands):														[1],[2]
		November 28,			Increase / Decrease			Reclassification Adjustments				February 27,
		2014										2015
	Net unrealized gains on available-for-sale securities:
	Unrealized gains on available-for-sale securities	$	8,237		$	(370	)	$	(967	)		$	6,900
	Unrealized losses on available-for-sale securities	(609		)	(447		)	40				(1,016		)
	Total net unrealized gains on available-for-sale securities	7,628			(817		)	(927		)	(1)	5,884
	Net unrealized gains / losses on derivative instruments designated as hedging instruments	28,655			12,296			(23,712		)	(2)	17,239
	Cumulative foreign currency translation adjustments	(44,377		)	(82,556		)	—				(126,933		)
	Total accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of taxes	$	(8,094	)	$	(71,077	)	$	(24,639	)		$	(103,810	)
	_________________________________________
	(1)	Reclassification adjustments for gains / losses on available-for-sale securities are classified in interest and other income (expense), net.
	(2)	Reclassification adjustments for loss on the interest rate lock agreement and gains / losses on other derivative instruments are classified in interest and other income (expense), net and revenue, respectively.
Other Comprehensive Income, Tax [Table Text Block]	The following table sets forth the taxes related to each component of other comprehensive income (loss) for the three months ended February 27, 2015 and February 28, 2014 (in thousands):														[2]
		Three Months
		2015			2014
	Available-for-sale securities:
	Unrealized gains / losses	$	(107	)	$	(20	)
	Reclassification adjustments	—			(1		)
	Subtotal available-for-sale securities	(107		)	(21		)
	Derivatives designated as hedging instruments:
	Unrealized gains / losses on derivative instruments*	6,147			—
	Reclassification adjustments*	(53		)	—
	Subtotal derivatives designated as hedging instruments	6,094			—
	Foreign currency translation adjustments	(2,095		)	1
	Total taxes, other comprehensive income (loss)	$	3,892		$	(20	)
	_________________________________________
	(*)	Taxes related to derivative instruments other than the interest rate lock agreement were zero based on the tax jurisdiction where these derivative instruments were executed.
[1]	Reclassification adjustments for gains / losses on available-for-sale securities are classified in interest and other income (expense), net.
[2]	Reclassification adjustments for loss on the interest rate lock agreement and gains / losses on other derivative instruments are classified in interest and other income (expense), net and revenue, respectively.

Net_Income_Per_Share_Tables

Net Income Per Share (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Feb. 27, 2015
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Net Income Per Share	The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted net income per share for the three months ended February 27, 2015 and February 28, 2014 (in thousands, except per share data):
		Three Months
		2015		2014
	Net income	$	84,888	$	47,046
	Shares used to compute basic net income per share	498,754		496,948
	Dilutive potential common shares:
	Unvested restricted stock and performance share awards	7,479		8,897
	Stock options	1,293		2,495
	Shares used to compute diluted net income per share	507,526		508,340
	Basic net income per share	$	0.17	$	0.09
	Diluted net income per share	$	0.17	$	0.09

NonOperating_Income_Expense_Ta

Non-Operating Income (Expense) (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Feb. 27, 2015
Other Income and Expenses [Abstract]
Non-Operating Income (Expense)	Non-operating income (expense) for the three months ended February 27, 2015 and February 28, 2014 included the following (in thousands):
		Three Months
		2015			2014
	Interest and other income (expense), net:
	Interest income	$	6,288		$	5,134
	Foreign exchange gains (losses)	(4,247		)	(2,803		)
	Realized gains on fixed income investment	967			670
	Realized losses on fixed income investment	(40		)	(33		)
	Other	370			177
	Interest and other income (expense), net	$	3,338		$	3,145
	Interest expense	$	(14,545	)	$	(16,590	)
	Investment gains (losses), net:
	Realized investment gains	$	1,695		$	550
	Unrealized investment gains	—			95
	Realized investment losses	—			(1,054		)
	Unrealized investment losses	(265		)	—
	Investment gains (losses), net	$	1,430		$	(409	)
	Non-operating income (expense), net	$	(9,777	)	$	(13,854	)

Segments_Tables

Segments (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Feb. 27, 2015
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Segment Reporting	Our segment results for the three months ended February 27, 2015 and February 28, 2014 were as follows (dollars in thousands):
		Digital			Digital			Print and			Total
		Media			Marketing			Publishing
	Three months ended February 27, 2015
	Revenue	$	702,773		$	357,167		$	49,241		$	1,109,181
	Cost of revenue	44,345			120,375			2,078			166,798
	Gross profit	$	658,428		$	236,792		$	47,163		$	942,383
	Gross profit as a percentage of revenue	94		%	66		%	96		%	85		%
	Three months ended February 28, 2014
	Revenue	$	641,103		$	314,431		$	44,586		$	1,000,120
	Cost of revenue	38,087			108,017			2,405			148,509
	Gross profit	$	603,016		$	206,414		$	42,181		$	851,611
	Gross profit as a percentage of revenue	94		%	66		%	95		%	85		%

Acquisitions_Details

Acquisitions (Details) (Fotolia [Member], USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Feb. 27, 2015	Jan. 27, 2015
Fotolia [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business Combination Purchase Price		$806.80
Purchase price allocation, goodwill	743.9
Purchase price allocation, identifiable intangible assets		209.2
Purchase price allocation, net liabilities assumed		$146.30

Cash_Cash_Equivalents_and_Shor2

Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Feb. 27, 2015	Nov. 28, 2014
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost	$3,170,868	$3,731,688
Unrealized Gains	6,971	8,416
Unrealized Losses	-1,019	-613
Estimated Fair Value, Total cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments	3,176,820	3,739,491
Cash and cash equivalents [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost	712,884	1,117,400
Unrealized Gains	0	0
Unrealized Losses	0	0
Estimated Fair Value, cash and cash equivalents	712,884	1,117,400
Cash [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost	196,164	348,283
Unrealized Gains	0	0
Unrealized Losses	0	0
Estimated Fair Value, cash and cash equivalents	196,164	348,283
Cash equivalents [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost	516,720	769,117
Unrealized Gains	0	0
Unrealized Losses	0	0
Estimated Fair Value, cash and cash equivalents	516,720	769,117
Cash equivalents [Member] | Money Market Funds
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost	507,132	705,978
Unrealized Gains	0	0
Unrealized Losses	0	0
Estimated Fair Value, cash and cash equivalents	507,132	705,978
Cash equivalents [Member] | Time deposits
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost	9,588	63,139
Unrealized Gains	0	0
Unrealized Losses	0	0
Estimated Fair Value, cash and cash equivalents	9,588	63,139
Short-term investments [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost	2,457,984	2,614,288
Unrealized Gains	6,971	8,416
Unrealized Losses	-1,019	-613
Estimated Fair Value, short-term investments	2,463,936	2,622,091
Short-term investments [Member] | Marketable equity securities
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost		153
Unrealized Gains		338
Unrealized Losses		0
Estimated Fair Value, short-term investments		491
Short-term fixed income securities [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost		2,614,135
Unrealized Gains		8,078
Unrealized Losses		-613
Estimated Fair Value, short-term investments		2,621,600
Short-term fixed income securities [Member] | Corporate bonds and commercial paper
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost	1,531,568	1,514,632
Unrealized Gains	5,586	5,253
Unrealized Losses	-822	-509
Estimated Fair Value, short-term investments	1,536,332	1,519,376
Short-term fixed income securities [Member] | Asset-backed securities
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost	42,831
Unrealized Gains	28
Unrealized Losses	-8
Estimated Fair Value, short-term investments	42,851
Short-term fixed income securities [Member] | Foreign government securities
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost		4,499
Unrealized Gains		12
Unrealized Losses		0
Estimated Fair Value, short-term investments		4,511
Short-term fixed income securities [Member] | Municipal securities
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost	169,711	174,775
Unrealized Gains	345	438
Unrealized Losses	-11	-12
Estimated Fair Value, short-term investments	170,045	175,201
Short-term fixed income securities [Member] | U.S. agency securities
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost	355,811	497,154
Unrealized Gains	608	1,295
Unrealized Losses	-83	-64
Estimated Fair Value, short-term investments	356,336	498,385
Short-term fixed income securities [Member] | U.S. Treasury securities
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost	358,063	423,075
Unrealized Gains	404	1,080
Unrealized Losses	-95	-28
Estimated Fair Value, short-term investments	$358,372	$424,127

Cash_Cash_Equivalents_and_Shor3

Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments (Details 1) (USD $)	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Feb. 27, 2015	Nov. 28, 2014
	securities	securities
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Available-for-sale securities in a continuous unrealized loss position for more than twelve months, fair value	$7,538	$14,520
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, 12 Months or Longer, Aggregate Loss	-65	-94
Available-for-sale, Securities in Unrealized Loss Positions, Qualitative Disclosure, Number of Positions, Greater than or Equal to One Year	5	8
Fair Value and Gross Unrealized Losses Related to Available-For-Sale Securities [Abstract]
Available-for-sale securities in a continuous unrealized loss position for less than twelve months, fair value	585,517	357,156
Available-for-sale securities in a continuous unrealized loss position for less than twelve months, gross unrealized losses	-954	-519
Available-for-sale, Securities in Unrealized Loss Positions, Qualitative Disclosure, Number of Positions, Less than One Year	287	213
Corporate bonds and commercial paper
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Available-for-sale securities in a continuous unrealized loss position for more than twelve months, fair value	6,890	8,636
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, 12 Months or Longer, Aggregate Loss	-60	-66
Fair Value and Gross Unrealized Losses Related to Available-For-Sale Securities [Abstract]
Available-for-sale securities in a continuous unrealized loss position for less than twelve months, fair value	370,130	291,890
Available-for-sale securities in a continuous unrealized loss position for less than twelve months, gross unrealized losses	-762	-443
US Treasury and Government [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Available-for-sale securities in a continuous unrealized loss position for more than twelve months, fair value	648	5,884
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, 12 Months or Longer, Aggregate Loss	-5	-28
Fair Value and Gross Unrealized Losses Related to Available-For-Sale Securities [Abstract]
Available-for-sale securities in a continuous unrealized loss position for less than twelve months, fair value	185,524	43,507
Available-for-sale securities in a continuous unrealized loss position for less than twelve months, gross unrealized losses	-173	-64
Municipal securities
Fair Value and Gross Unrealized Losses Related to Available-For-Sale Securities [Abstract]
Available-for-sale securities in a continuous unrealized loss position for less than twelve months, fair value	17,313	21,759
Available-for-sale securities in a continuous unrealized loss position for less than twelve months, gross unrealized losses	-11	-12
Asset-backed securities
Fair Value and Gross Unrealized Losses Related to Available-For-Sale Securities [Abstract]
Available-for-sale securities in a continuous unrealized loss position for less than twelve months, fair value	12,550	0
Available-for-sale securities in a continuous unrealized loss position for less than twelve months, gross unrealized losses	($8)	$0

Cash_Cash_Equivalents_and_Shor4

Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments (Details 2) (USD $)	Feb. 27, 2015
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Amortized cost and Estimated Fair Value of Short-term fixed Income Securities [Abstract]
Due within one year, Amortized Cost	$604,410
Due between one and two years, Amortized Cost	915,217
Due between two and three years, Amortized Cost	705,725
Due after three years, Amortized Cost	232,632
Total, Amortized Cost	2,457,984
Due within one year, Estimated Fair value	605,226
Due between one and two years, Estimated Fair value	917,464
Due between two and three years, Estimated Fair value	707,533
Due after three years, Estimated Fair value	233,713
Total, Estimated Fair value	$2,463,936

Fair_Value_Measurements_Detail

Fair Value Measurements (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Feb. 27, 2015	Feb. 28, 2014
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions
Fair Value, Assets, Level 1 to Level 2 Transfers, Amount	$0
Fair Value, Assets, Level 2 to Level 1 Transfers, Amount	0
Fair Value, Liabilities, Level 1 to Level 2 Transfers, Amount	0
Fair Value, Liabilities, Level 2 to Level 1 Transfers, Amount	0
Other than Temporary Impairment Losses, Investments, Portion Recognized in Earnings, Net	$0	$0

Fair_Value_Measurements_Detail1

Fair Value Measurements (Details 1) (Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring, USD $)	Feb. 27, 2015	Nov. 28, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions
Foreign Currency Contract, Asset, Fair Value Disclosure	$30,418	$32,991
Deferred Compensation Plan Assets	29,840	25,745
Interest Rate Derivative Assets, at Fair Value	15,244	14,268
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure	3,056,158	3,464,212
Foreign Currency Contracts, Liability, Fair Value Disclosure	2,118	663
Financial and Nonfinancial Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure	2,118	663
Corporate bonds and commercial paper
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions
Estimated Fair Value, short-term investments	1,536,332	1,519,376
Foreign Government Debt Securities
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions
Estimated Fair Value, short-term investments		4,511
Asset-backed securities
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions
Estimated Fair Value, short-term investments	42,851
Money Market Funds
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions
Estimated Fair Value, cash and cash equivalents	507,132	705,978
Time deposits
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions
Estimated Fair Value, cash and cash equivalents	9,588	63,139
U.S. agency securities
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions
Estimated Fair Value, short-term investments	356,336	498,385
U.S. Treasury securities
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions
Estimated Fair Value, short-term investments	358,372	424,127
Marketable equity securities
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions
Estimated Fair Value, short-term investments		491
Municipal securities
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions
Estimated Fair Value, short-term investments	170,045	175,201
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions
Foreign Currency Contract, Asset, Fair Value Disclosure	0	0
Deferred Compensation Plan Assets	558	549
Interest Rate Derivative Assets, at Fair Value	0	0
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure	517,278	770,157
Foreign Currency Contracts, Liability, Fair Value Disclosure	0	0
Financial and Nonfinancial Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure	0	0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 | Corporate bonds and commercial paper
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions
Estimated Fair Value, short-term investments	0	0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 | Foreign Government Debt Securities
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions
Estimated Fair Value, short-term investments		0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 | Asset-backed securities
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions
Estimated Fair Value, short-term investments	0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 | Money Market Funds
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions
Estimated Fair Value, cash and cash equivalents	507,132	705,978
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 | Time deposits
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions
Estimated Fair Value, cash and cash equivalents	9,588	63,139
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 | U.S. agency securities
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions
Estimated Fair Value, short-term investments	0	0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 | U.S. Treasury securities
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions
Estimated Fair Value, short-term investments	0	0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 | Marketable equity securities
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions
Estimated Fair Value, short-term investments		491
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 | Municipal securities
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions
Estimated Fair Value, short-term investments	0	0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions
Foreign Currency Contract, Asset, Fair Value Disclosure	30,418	32,991
Deferred Compensation Plan Assets	29,282	25,196
Interest Rate Derivative Assets, at Fair Value	15,244	14,268
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure	2,538,880	2,694,055
Foreign Currency Contracts, Liability, Fair Value Disclosure	2,118	663
Financial and Nonfinancial Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure	2,118	663
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 | Corporate bonds and commercial paper
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions
Estimated Fair Value, short-term investments	1,536,332	1,519,376
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 | Foreign Government Debt Securities
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions
Estimated Fair Value, short-term investments		4,511
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 | Asset-backed securities
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions
Estimated Fair Value, short-term investments	42,851
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 | Money Market Funds
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions
Estimated Fair Value, cash and cash equivalents	0	0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 | Time deposits
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions
Estimated Fair Value, cash and cash equivalents	0	0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 | U.S. agency securities
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions
Estimated Fair Value, short-term investments	356,336	498,385
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 | U.S. Treasury securities
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions
Estimated Fair Value, short-term investments	358,372	424,127
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 | Marketable equity securities
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions
Estimated Fair Value, short-term investments		0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 | Municipal securities
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions
Estimated Fair Value, short-term investments	170,045	175,201
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions
Foreign Currency Contract, Asset, Fair Value Disclosure	0	0
Deferred Compensation Plan Assets	0	0
Interest Rate Derivative Assets, at Fair Value	0	0
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure	0	0
Foreign Currency Contracts, Liability, Fair Value Disclosure	0	0
Financial and Nonfinancial Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure	0	0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 | Corporate bonds and commercial paper
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions
Estimated Fair Value, short-term investments	0	0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 | Foreign Government Debt Securities
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions
Estimated Fair Value, short-term investments		0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 | Asset-backed securities
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions
Estimated Fair Value, short-term investments	0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 | Money Market Funds
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions
Estimated Fair Value, cash and cash equivalents	0	0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 | Time deposits
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions
Estimated Fair Value, cash and cash equivalents	0	0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 | U.S. agency securities
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions
Estimated Fair Value, short-term investments	0	0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 | U.S. Treasury securities
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions
Estimated Fair Value, short-term investments	0	0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 | Marketable equity securities
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions
Estimated Fair Value, short-term investments		0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 | Municipal securities
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions
Estimated Fair Value, short-term investments	$0	$0

Fair_Value_Measurements_Detail2

Fair Value Measurements (Details 2) (Notes 2020 and 2025 [Member], USD $)	Feb. 27, 2015
In Billions, unless otherwise specified
Notes 2020 and 2025 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Fair Value Disclosure	$2

Derivatives_and_Hedging_Activi2

Derivatives and Hedging Activities (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
	Feb. 27, 2015		Nov. 28, 2014		Jan. 21, 2015	Feb. 28, 2010	Dec. 17, 2014	Jun. 13, 2014
Derivative, Fair Value, Net [Abstract]
Fair value asset derivatives	$45,662,000		$47,259,000
Fair value liability derivatives	2,118,000		663,000
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments [Member] | Foreign Exchange Option Contracts [Member]
Derivative, Fair Value, Net [Abstract]
Fair value asset derivatives	29,546,000	[1],[2]	31,275,000	[1],[2]
Fair value liability derivatives	0	[1],[2]	0	[1],[2]
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments [Member] | Interest Rate Swap [Member]
Derivative, Fair Value, Net [Abstract]
Fair value asset derivatives	15,244,000	[3]	14,268,000	[3]
Fair value liability derivatives	0	[3]	0	[3]
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments [Member] | Foreign Exchange Forward Contracts [Member]
Derivative, Fair Value, Net [Abstract]
Fair value asset derivatives	872,000	[1]	1,716,000	[1]
Fair value liability derivatives	2,118,000	[1]	663,000	[1]
Notes 2025 [Member]
Derivative, Fair Value, Net [Abstract]
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage					3.25%
Senior Notes					1,000,000,000
Notes 2020 [Member]
Derivative, Fair Value, Net [Abstract]
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage						4.75%
Senior Notes						900,000,000
Cash Flow Hedging [Member]
Derivative, Fair Value, Net [Abstract]
Derivative, Notional Amount							600,000,000
Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Interest Rate Cash Flow Hedges, Pretax, Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	16,200,000
Fair Value Hedging [Member]
Derivative, Fair Value, Net [Abstract]
Derivative, Notional Amount								$900,000,000
Derivative, Fixed Interest Rate								4.75%
[1]	Included in prepaid expenses and other current assets and accrued expenses for asset derivatives and liability derivatives, respectively, on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.
[2]	Hedging effectiveness expected to be recognized into income within the next twelve months.
[3]	Included in other assets or other liabilities on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.

Derivatives_and_Hedging_Activi3

Derivatives and Hedging Activities (Details 1) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Feb. 27, 2015		Feb. 28, 2014
Foreign Exchange Option Contracts [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Gain (Loss), Net	$0	[1]	$0	[1]
Foreign Exchange Forward Contracts [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Gain (Loss), Net	2,070	[1]	1,235	[1]
Cash Flow Hedging [Member] | Foreign Exchange Option Contracts [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Effective Portion, Net	22,239	[2]	-29	[2]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Income, Effective Portion, Net	23,712	[3]	2,798	[3]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income, Ineffective Portion and Amount Excluded from Effectiveness Testing, Net	-2,935	[4]	-3,543	[4]
Cash Flow Hedging [Member] | Foreign Exchange Forward Contracts [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Effective Portion, Net	0	[2]	0	[2]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Income, Effective Portion, Net	0	[3]	0	[3]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income, Ineffective Portion and Amount Excluded from Effectiveness Testing, Net	$0	[4]	$0	[4]
[1]	Classified in interest and other income (expense), net.
[2]	Net change in the fair value of the effective portion classified in other comprehensive income (bOCIb).
[3]	Effective portion classified as revenue.
[4]	Ineffective portion and amount excluded from effectiveness testing classified in interest and other income (expense), net.

Goodwill_and_Purchased_and_Oth2

Goodwill and Purchased and Other Intangibles (Details) (USD $)	Feb. 27, 2015	Nov. 28, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Cost	$1,193,991	$1,002,018
Accumulated Amortization	-564,674	-532,356
Net	629,317	469,662	[1]
Purchased technology [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Cost	409,114	405,208
Accumulated Amortization	-279,237	-264,697
Net	129,877	140,511
Other intangible assets [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Cost	784,877	596,810
Accumulated Amortization	-285,437	-267,659
Net	499,440	329,151
Customer contracts and relationships [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Cost	513,836	376,994
Accumulated Amortization	-153,062	-143,330
Net	360,774	233,664
Trademarks [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Cost	90,067	67,268
Accumulated Amortization	-38,637	-36,516
Net	51,430	30,752
Acquired rights to use technology [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Cost	149,825	148,836
Accumulated Amortization	-91,573	-86,258
Net	58,252	62,578
Localization [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Cost	614	549
Accumulated Amortization	-197	-382
Net	417	167
Other intangibles [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Cost	30,535	3,163
Accumulated Amortization	-1,968	-1,173
Net	$28,567	$1,990
[1]	The Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet as of November 28, 2014 has been derived from the audited Consolidated Financial Statements at that date but does not include all of the information and footnotes required by generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements.

Goodwill_and_Purchased_and_Oth3

Goodwill and Purchased and Other Intangibles (Details 1) (USD $)	Feb. 27, 2015
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Purchased technology [Member]
Amortization Expense in Future Periods [Abstract]
Remainder of 2015	$48,034
2016	28,789
2017	21,384
2018	14,345
2019	7,364
Thereafter	9,961
Total expected amortization expense	129,877
Other intangible assets [Member]
Amortization Expense in Future Periods [Abstract]
Remainder of 2015	85,315
2016	107,765
2017	98,011
2018	87,345
2019	60,515
Thereafter	60,489
Total expected amortization expense	$499,440

Goodwill_and_Purchased_and_Oth4

Goodwill and Purchased and Other Intangibles (Details Numeric) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
	Feb. 27, 2015	Feb. 28, 2014	Nov. 28, 2014
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Goodwill	$5,396,174,000		$4,721,962,000	[1]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Amortization of purchased and other intangible assets	39,500,000	38,400,000
Amortization expense included in cost of sales	$24,900,000	$24,900,000
[1]	The Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet as of November 28, 2014 has been derived from the audited Consolidated Financial Statements at that date but does not include all of the information and footnotes required by generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements.

Accrued_Expenses_Details

Accrued Expenses (Details) (USD $)	Feb. 27, 2015	Nov. 28, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Accrued Expense [Abstract]
Accrued compensation and benefits	$221,137	$320,679
Sales and marketing allowances	64,348	75,627
Accrued corporate marketing	30,061	28,369
Taxes payable	22,157	24,658
Royalties payble	15,094	15,073
Accrued interest expense	8,163	22,621
Other	203,251	196,839
Accrued expenses	$564,211	$683,866	[1]
[1]	The Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet as of November 28, 2014 has been derived from the audited Consolidated Financial Statements at that date but does not include all of the information and footnotes required by generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements.

StockBased_Compensation_Detail

Stock-Based Compensation (Details)	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Feb. 27, 2015	Nov. 28, 2014	Feb. 28, 2014
Restricted Stock Unit [Member]
Restricted Stock and Performance Shares Activity
Beginning outstanding balance	13,564	17,948	15,044
Awarded, Shares	2,915	4,413
Released, Shares	-5,226	-7,502
Forfeited, Shares	-251	-1,295
Ending outstanding balance	11,002	13,564	15,044
Performance Shares [Member] | 2013, 2014, & 2015 Performance Share Programs - Not Achieved [Member] | Shares Granted [Member]
Restricted Stock and Performance Shares Activity
Beginning outstanding balance	1,517	854
Awarded, Shares	671	709
Forfeited, Shares	-37	-46
Ending outstanding balance	2,151	1,517
Performance Shares [Member] | 2013, 2014, & 2015 Performance Share Programs - Not Achieved [Member] | Maximum Shares Eligible to Receive [Member]
Restricted Stock and Performance Shares Activity
Beginning outstanding balance	3,034	1,707
Awarded, Shares	1,342	1,417
Forfeited, Shares	-74	-90
Ending outstanding balance	4,302	3,034
Performance Shares [Member] | Other Performance Share Programs - Achieved [Member] [Domain]
Restricted Stock and Performance Shares Activity
Beginning outstanding balance	354	861	365
Released, Shares	-354	-486
Forfeited, Shares	0	-21
Ending outstanding balance	0	354	365

StockBased_Compensation_Detail1

Stock-Based Compensation (Details 1) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, except Share data in Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Feb. 27, 2015		Feb. 28, 2014		Nov. 28, 2014	Nov. 29, 2013
Performance shares & restricted stock units outstanding
Share Price	$79.10		$68.63
Performance Shares [Member] | Other Performance Share Programs - Achieved [Member] [Domain]
Performance shares & restricted stock units outstanding
Number of shares outstanding	0		365		354	861
Outstanding weighted average remaining contractual life (in years)			0 years 10 months 24 days
RSU and performance awards oustanding aggregate intrinsic value			$25.10	[1]
Number of shares vested and expected to vest			336
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life Vested And Expected To Vest			0 years 10 months 24 days
Vested and expected to vest aggregate intrinsic value			22.9	[1]
Restricted Stock Unit [Member]
Performance shares & restricted stock units outstanding
Number of shares outstanding	11,002		15,044		13,564	17,948
Outstanding weighted average remaining contractual life (in years)	1 year 4 months 21 days		1 year 5 months 12 days
RSU and performance awards oustanding aggregate intrinsic value	870.2	[1]	1,032.50	[1]
Number of shares vested and expected to vest	9,557		13,177
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life Vested And Expected To Vest	1 year 3 months 30 days		1 year 4 months 21 days
Vested and expected to vest aggregate intrinsic value	$746.70	[1]	$899	[1]
[1]	The intrinsic value is calculated as the market value as of the end of the fiscal period. As reported by the NASDAQ Global Select Market, the market values as of FebruaryB 27, 2015 and FebruaryB 28, 2014 were $79.10 and $68.63, respectively.

StockBased_Compensation_Detail2

Stock-Based Compensation (Details 2) (Employee Stock Purchase Plan [Member])	3 Months Ended
	Feb. 27, 2015	Feb. 28, 2014
Valuation Assumptions Volatility Range [Abstract]
From	27.00%	27.00%
To	30.00%	28.00%
Valuation Assumptions Risk Free Interest Rate Range [Abstract]
From	0.67%	0.39%
To	0.12%	0.09%
Minimum [Member]
Valuation Assumptions Expected Life (In Years)
Expected life (in years)	6 months	6 months
Maximum [Member]
Valuation Assumptions Expected Life (In Years)
Expected life (in years)	2 years	2 years

StockBased_Compensation_Detail3

Stock-Based Compensation (Details 3) (Stock Options [Member])	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Feb. 27, 2015	Nov. 28, 2014	Feb. 28, 2014
Stock Options [Member]
Stock Option Activity [Rollforward]
Beginning outstanding balance	3,173	7,359	5,807
Exercised, Shares	-701	-4,055
Cancelled, Shares	-17	-153
Increase due to acquisition, Shares	0	22
Ending outstanding balance	2,455	3,173	5,807

StockBased_Compensation_Detail4

Stock-Based Compensation (Details 4) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, except Share data in Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Feb. 27, 2015		Feb. 28, 2014		Nov. 28, 2014	Nov. 29, 2013
Stock options outstanding [Abstract]
Share Price	$79.10		$68.63
Stock Options [Member]
Stock options outstanding [Abstract]
Number of shares outstanding	2,455		5,807		3,173	7,359
Number of shares vested and expected to vest	2,443		5,730
Number of shares exercisable	2,301		4,681
Options outstanding weighted average exercise price (per share)	$28.87		$29.46
Options vested and expected to vest weighted average exercise price (per share)	$28.95		$29.57
Options exercisable weighted average exercise price (per share)	$29.90		$30.64
Options outstanding weighted average remaining contractual life (in years)	3 years 0 months 10 days		3 years 2 months 16 days
Options vested and expected to vest weighted average remaining contractual life (in years)	3 years 0 months 3 days		3 years 2 months 5 days
Options exercisable weighted average remaining contractual life (in years)	2 years 9 months 10 days		2 years 8 months 23 days
Options outstanding aggregate intrinsic value	$123.30	[1]	$227.50	[1]
Options vested and expected to vest aggregate intrinsic value	122.5	[1]	223.8	[1]
Options exercisable aggregate intrinsic value	$113.20	[1]	$177.90	[1]
[1]	(*)B The intrinsic value is calculated as the difference between the market value as of the end of the fiscal period and the exercise price of the shares. As reported by the NASDAQ Global Select Market, the market values as of FebruaryB 27, 2015 and FebruaryB 28, 2014 were $79.10 and $68.63, respectively

StockBased_Compensation_Detail5

Stock-Based Compensation (Details 5) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Feb. 27, 2015	Feb. 28, 2014
Option Grants and Stock Purchase Rights [Member]
Total stock-based compensation costs [Abstract]
Stock-based compensation costs	$11,774	$11,998
Restricted Stock and Performance Share Awards [Member]
Total stock-based compensation costs [Abstract]
Stock-based compensation costs	74,137	70,790
Cost of Subscription Revenue [Member] | Option Grants and Stock Purchase Rights [Member]
Total stock-based compensation costs [Abstract]
Stock-based compensation costs	441	461
Cost of Subscription Revenue [Member] | Restricted Stock and Performance Share Awards [Member]
Total stock-based compensation costs [Abstract]
Stock-based compensation costs	1,529	1,369
Cost of Service and Support Revenue [Member] | Option Grants and Stock Purchase Rights [Member]
Total stock-based compensation costs [Abstract]
Stock-based compensation costs	1,216	731
Cost of Service and Support Revenue [Member] | Restricted Stock and Performance Share Awards [Member]
Total stock-based compensation costs [Abstract]
Stock-based compensation costs	1,857	1,538
Research and Development Expense [Member] | Option Grants and Stock Purchase Rights [Member]
Total stock-based compensation costs [Abstract]
Stock-based compensation costs	4,056	4,257
Research and Development Expense [Member] | Restricted Stock and Performance Share Awards [Member]
Total stock-based compensation costs [Abstract]
Stock-based compensation costs	26,705	26,557
Sales and Marketing [Member] | Option Grants and Stock Purchase Rights [Member]
Total stock-based compensation costs [Abstract]
Stock-based compensation costs	4,598	4,763
Sales and Marketing [Member] | Restricted Stock and Performance Share Awards [Member]
Total stock-based compensation costs [Abstract]
Stock-based compensation costs	27,285	25,731
General and Administrative [Member] | Option Grants and Stock Purchase Rights [Member]
Total stock-based compensation costs [Abstract]
Stock-based compensation costs	1,463	1,786
General and Administrative [Member] | Restricted Stock and Performance Share Awards [Member]
Total stock-based compensation costs [Abstract]
Stock-based compensation costs	$16,761	$15,595

StockBased_Compensation_Detail6

Stock-Based Compensation (Details Numeric) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Feb. 27, 2015	Feb. 28, 2014
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share Price	$79.10	$68.63
Stock Based Compensation (Numeric) [Abstract]
Unrecognized compensation cost, non-vested awards	$552.30
Period for recognition, unrecognized compensation cost	2 years 0 months 0 days
Employee Stock Purchase Plan [Member]
Stock Based Compensation (Numeric) [Abstract]
Shares Purchased, ESPP	0.7	1.2
Average purchase price of shares, ESPP	$50.31	$27.84
Total Intrinsic Value Of Shares Purchased	$16	$39
Performance Share Program [Member] | 2013, 2014, & 2015 Performance Share Programs - Not Achieved [Member]
Stock Based Compensation (Numeric) [Abstract]
Maximum percentage of target shares able to receive	200.00%

Restructuring_Charges_Details

Restructuring Charges (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended			6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Feb. 27, 2015	Nov. 28, 2014		Feb. 27, 2015
		employees
Summary of Restructuring Plans [Roll Forward]
Beginning accrued restructuring charges	$22,314
Costs incurred	420
Cash Payments	-16,294
Restructuring Reserve, Translation and Other Adjustment	635
Ending accrued restructuring charges	7,075			7,075
Restructuring Charges (Numeric) [Abstract]
Accrued restructuring, current	2,580	17,120	[1]	2,580
Accrued restructuring, non-current	4,495	5,194	[1]	4,495
Cost of closing redundant facilities [Member]
Restructuring Charges (Numeric) [Abstract]
Percentage of Restructuring Charges Scheduled to be Paid	41.00%			41.00%
Restructuring Plan 2014 [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Full-time Positions Eliminated Under A Restructuring Plan		350
Restructuring Plan 2014 [Member] | Cost of closing redundant facilities [Member]
Summary of Restructuring Plans [Roll Forward]
Beginning accrued restructuring charges	472
Costs incurred	0
Cash Payments	-227
Restructuring Reserve, Translation and Other Adjustment	133
Ending accrued restructuring charges	378			378
Restructuring Plan 2014 [Member] | Termination benefits [Member]
Summary of Restructuring Plans [Roll Forward]
Beginning accrued restructuring charges	14,461
Costs incurred	420			19,200
Cash Payments	-15,731
Restructuring Reserve, Translation and Other Adjustment	994
Ending accrued restructuring charges	144			144
Other Restructuring Plans [Member] | Cost of closing redundant facilities [Member]
Summary of Restructuring Plans [Roll Forward]
Beginning accrued restructuring charges	6,844
Costs incurred	0
Cash Payments	-332
Restructuring Reserve, Translation and Other Adjustment	-438
Ending accrued restructuring charges	6,074			6,074
Other Restructuring Plans [Member] | Termination benefits [Member]
Summary of Restructuring Plans [Roll Forward]
Beginning accrued restructuring charges	537
Costs incurred	0
Cash Payments	-4
Restructuring Reserve, Translation and Other Adjustment	-54
Ending accrued restructuring charges	$479			$479
[1]	The Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet as of November 28, 2014 has been derived from the audited Consolidated Financial Statements at that date but does not include all of the information and footnotes required by generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements.

Stockholders_Equity_Details

Stockholders' Equity (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Feb. 27, 2015	Feb. 28, 2014
Changes in retained earnings [Abstract]
Beginning Balance	$6,924,294
Net income	84,888	47,046
Re-issuance of treasury stock	-252,379
Ending Balance	$6,756,803

Stockholders_Equity_Details_1

Stockholders' Equity (Details 1) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Feb. 27, 2015		Feb. 28, 2014
Gross unrealized gains, available-for-sale securities [Abstract]
Beginning balance, unrealized gains on available-for-sale securities	$8,237
Gross unrealized gains on available for sale securities, increase or decrease	-370
Gross unrealized gains on available for sale securities, reclassification adjustments	-967
Ending balance, unrealized gains on available-for-sale securities	6,900
Gross unrealized losses, available-for-sale securities [Abstract]
Beginning balance, unrealized losses on available-for-sale securities	-609
Gross unrealized losses on available for sale securities increase or decrease	-447
Gross unrealized losses on available for sale securities, reclassification adjustments	40
Ending balance, unrealized losses on available-for-sale securities	-1,016
Net unrealized gains on available-for-sale securities [Abstract]
Beginning Balance, net unrealized gains on available-for-sale securities	7,628
Net unrealized gains on available for sale securities, increase or decrease	-817		1,510
Net unrealized gains on available for sale securities, reclassification adjustments	-927	[1]	-637
Ending Balance, net unrealized gains on available-for-sale securities	5,884
Net unrealized gains on derivatives designated as hedging instuments [Abstract]
Beginning balance, net unrealized gains on derivative instruments designated as hedging instruments	28,655
Net unrealized gains on derivative instruments designated as hedging instruments, increase or decrease	12,296		-29
Net unrealized gains on derivative instruments designated as hedging instruments, reclassification adjustments	-23,712	[2]	-2,798
Ending balance, net unrealized gains on derivative instruments designated as hedging instruments	17,239
Cumulative foreign currency translation adjustments [Abstract]
Beginning balance, cumulative foreign currency translation adjustments	-44,377
Cumulative foreign currency translation adjustment, increase or decrease	-82,556		12,443
Cumulative foreign currency translation adjustment, reclassification adjustments	0
Ending balance, cumulative foreign currency translation adjustments	-126,933
Accumulated other comprehensive income totals [Abstract]
Beginning balance, total accumulated other comprehensive income, net of taxes	-8,094	[3]
Accumulated other comprehensive income, increase or decrease	-71,077
Accumulated other comprehensive income, reclassification adjustments	-24,639
Ending balance, total accumulated other comprehensive income, net of taxes	($103,810)
[1]	Reclassification adjustments for gains / losses on available-for-sale securities are classified in interest and other income (expense), net.
[2]	Reclassification adjustments for loss on the interest rate lock agreement and gains / losses on other derivative instruments are classified in interest and other income (expense), net and revenue, respectively.
[3]	The Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet as of November 28, 2014 has been derived from the audited Consolidated Financial Statements at that date but does not include all of the information and footnotes required by generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements.

Stockholders_Equity_Details_2

Stockholders' Equity (Details 2) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Feb. 27, 2015		Feb. 28, 2014
Tax, Available-for-sale Securities
Unrealized gains / losses	($107)		($20)
Reclassification adjustments	0		-1
Subtotal available-for-sale securities	-107		-21
Tax, Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments
Unrealized gains / losses on derivative instruments	6,147	[1]	0	[1]
Reclassification adjustments	-53	[1]	0	[1]
Subtotal derivatives designated as hedging instruments	6,094		0
Foreign currency translation adjustments	-2,095		1
Total taxes, other comprehensive income (loss)	$3,892		($20)
[1]	Taxes related to derivative instruments other than the interest rate lock agreement were zero based on the tax jurisdiction where these derivative instruments were executed.

Stockholders_Equity_Details_Nu

Stockholders' Equity (Details Numeric) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		1 Months Ended
Share data in Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Feb. 27, 2015	Feb. 28, 2014	Mar. 25, 2015	Jun. 01, 2012
Stock Repurchase Program, Authorized Amount	$2,000,000,000			$2,000,000,000
Structured Stock Repurchase Prepayments	200,000,000	200,000,000
Repurchased Shares	2.4	4.5
Repurchased Shares, Average Price	$72.39	$58.27
Up-Front Payments Remaining	66,700,000
Subsequent Event [Member]
Structured Repurchase Prepayments			200,000,000
Stock Repurchase Program, Remaining Authorized Repurchase Amount			$1,800,000,000

Net_Income_Per_Share_Details

Net Income Per Share (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Feb. 27, 2015	Feb. 28, 2014
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Net income	$84,888	$47,046
Shares used to compute basic net income per share	498,754,000	496,948,000
Dilutive potential common shares:
Unvested restricted stock and performance share awards	7,479,000	8,897,000
Stock options	1,293,000	2,495,000
Shares used to compute diluted net income per share	507,526,000	508,340,000
Basic net income per share	$0.17	$0.09
Diluted net income per share	$0.17	$0.09
Net Income Per Share (Numeric) [Abstract]
Average Fair Market Value	$73.38	$60.85
Antidilutive Options Excluded from Computation of EPS	0	0

Commitments_and_Contingencies_

Commitments and Contingencies (Details Numeric) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
	Feb. 27, 2015	Feb. 28, 2014	Nov. 28, 2014
	buildings
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Number of Corporate Headquarter Office Buildings	3
Loss Contingency, Loss in Period		$10,000,000
Property Subject to or Available for Operating Lease [Line Items]
Lease Receivable Purchased	80,439,000		80,439,000	[1]
Almaden Tower [Member]
Property Subject to or Available for Operating Lease [Line Items]
Lease Receivable Purchased	80,400,000
Option to Purchase Buildings	103,600,000
Residual Value Guarantees	$89,400,000
[1]	The Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet as of November 28, 2014 has been derived from the audited Consolidated Financial Statements at that date but does not include all of the information and footnotes required by generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements.

Debt_Details

Debt (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		1 Months Ended	3 Months Ended
	Feb. 27, 2015	Mar. 01, 2013	Feb. 28, 2010	Mar. 02, 2012	Nov. 28, 2014		Jan. 21, 2015	Jun. 13, 2014	Dec. 17, 2014
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Line of Credit Facility, Periodic Payment, Interest	$31,100,000
Long-term Debt, Excluding Current Maturities	1,901,554,000				911,086,000	[1]
Line of Credit Facility [Abstract]
Total senior unsecured revolving credit facility				1,000,000,000
Option to request additional commitments on credit facility				500,000,000
Maximum aggregate, credit facility				1,500,000,000
Line of Credit Facility, Extension Period		1 year
Line of Credit Facility, Amount Outstanding	0
From [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Abstract]
Line of Credit Facility, Commitment Fee Percentage	0.08%
To [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Abstract]
Line of Credit Facility, Commitment Fee Percentage	0.20%
Notes 2020 and 2025 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Fair value of the Notes	2,000,000,000
Repurchase notes at price of their principal amount, plus accrued and unpaid interest			101.00%
Notes 2015 and 2020 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Proceeds from isssuance of senior notes			1,500,000,000
Issuance discount			6,600,000
Issuance cost			10,700,000
Notes 2015 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Senior notes, issued			600,000,000
Senior notes, interest rate			3.25%
Effective Interest rate			3.45%
Notes 2020 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Senior notes, issued			900,000,000
Senior notes, interest rate			4.75%
Effective Interest rate			4.92%
Notes 2025 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Senior notes, issued							1,000,000,000
Senior notes, interest rate							3.25%
Proceeds from Issuance of Debt	989,300,000
Issuance discount							10,700,000
Issuance cost							7,900,000
Effective Interest rate							3.67%
Scenario i [Member] | Line of Credit [Member] | From [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Abstract]
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate				0.80%
Scenario i [Member] | Line of Credit [Member] | To [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Abstract]
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate				1.30%
Scenario ii [Member] | Line of Credit [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Abstract]
Percentage Added to Federal Funds Effective Rate in Determining Interest Rate				0.50%
Percentage Added to LIBOR in Determining Interest Rate				1.00%
Scenario ii [Member] | Line of Credit [Member] | From [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Abstract]
Margin Added to LIBOR in Determining Interest Rate				0.00%
Scenario ii [Member] | Line of Credit [Member] | To [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Abstract]
Margin Added to LIBOR in Determining Interest Rate				0.30%
Fair Value Hedging [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Derivative, Notional Amount								900,000,000
Derivative, Fixed Interest Rate								4.75%
Cash Flow Hedging [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Derivative, Notional Amount									$600,000,000
[1]	The Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet as of November 28, 2014 has been derived from the audited Consolidated Financial Statements at that date but does not include all of the information and footnotes required by generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements.

NonOperating_Income_Expense_De

Non-Operating Income (Expense) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Feb. 27, 2015	Feb. 28, 2014
Interest and other income (expense), net:
Interest income	$6,288	$5,134
Foreign exchange gains (losses)	-4,247	-2,803
Realized gains on fixed income investment	967	670
Realized losses on fixed income investment	-40	-33
Other	370	177
Interest and other income (expense), net	3,338	3,145
Interest expense	-14,545	-16,590
Investment gains (losses), net:
Realized investment gains	1,695	550
Unrealized investment gains	0	95
Realized investment losses	0	-1,054
Unrealized investment losses	-265	0
Investment gains (losses), net	1,430	-409
Nonoperating Income (Expense)	($9,777)	($13,854)

Segments_Details

Segments (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Feb. 27, 2015	Feb. 28, 2014
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Revenue	$1,109,181	$1,000,120
Cost of revenue	166,798	148,509
Gross profit	942,383	851,611
Gross profit as a percentage of revenue	85.00%	85.00%
Digital Media [Member]
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Revenue	702,773	641,103
Cost of revenue	44,345	38,087
Gross profit	658,428	603,016
Gross profit as a percentage of revenue	94.00%	94.00%
Digital Marketing [Member]
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Revenue	357,167	314,431
Cost of revenue	120,375	108,017
Gross profit	236,792	206,414
Gross profit as a percentage of revenue	66.00%	66.00%
Print And Publishing [Member]
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Revenue	49,241	44,586
Cost of revenue	2,078	2,405
Gross profit	$47,163	$42,181
Gross profit as a percentage of revenue	96.00%	95.00%